2011 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Chrysler 300.
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, 2011 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jeep |
| Model | 300 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1937 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
