Chrysler 300C 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
465 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 78 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`472 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 14 200 | |
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