Chrysler 300C 2004 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 37 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 240 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chrysler 300C consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 470'000 km | 350'000 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: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine: The most notorious issue with this engine is excessive oil consumption caused by scoring in the cylinders. Another common contributor to oil consumption is a defective oil separator, which can also disrupt the ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 9 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 42 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Chrysler 300C uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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