2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (222 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
