2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5439 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
