2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
