Car comparison

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chrysler 300

6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

425 hp6059 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    425 hp
    317 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
425hp317kW
388hp289kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,888kg4,162lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,059cc370cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,999mm197in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,882mm74in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
3,048mm120in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
442L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-86,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
425 hp
317 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 has 37 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
1,888 kg
4,162 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-85.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
563 km
350 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
425 hp
317 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
425 hp
317 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,888 kg
4,162 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Is 178 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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