2000 Chrysler LHS vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2000 Chrysler LHS and 2000 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,784 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (361 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler LHS. (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler LHS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 361 kg more than 2000 Chrysler LHS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler LHS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler LHS. (327 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler LHS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler LHS | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LHS | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 4090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
