Chrysler 300C 2011 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 466 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 75 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 116 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.2 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LS 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 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 Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2011 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Chrysler 300C 2011 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Chrysler 300C has 48 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`654 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 11 800 | |
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