2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Audi |
| Model | 300 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1709 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2912 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
