Chrysler 300C 2011 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 6 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300C) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 13 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
465 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 68 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: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`472 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 200 | |
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