Chrysler 300C 2011 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 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 (Lexus IS) 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: | 239 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 71 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 165 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus RC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 46 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
465 litres | 368 litres | |
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Chrysler 300C has more luggage capacity. Chrysler 300C has 84 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler 300C (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`472 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 4600 | |
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