2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 806 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chrysler |
| Model | Sprinter | 300 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
