Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Audi A8 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chrysler 300C) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A8) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 132 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 70 NM more than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 5.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler 300C engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 300C might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine Audi A8 2007 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2007 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is smaller, but slightly higher. Chrysler 300C is 17 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
| Chrysler 300C has 4 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Chrysler 300C can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7400 | |
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