Car comparison

Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

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

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Chrysler 300 Touring

6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

431 hp6059 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251)

AMG R 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2007

Comparison overview

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Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,965 kg
    4,332 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.0 L/100 km
    11.2 mpg US
    13.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    630 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
431hp321kW
510hp380kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t164kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
491km305mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,059cc370cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,015mm197in
4,930mm194in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,634mm64in
Wheelbase
3,048mm120in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,652mm65in
Trunk volume
630L
433L
Max trunk volume
1,602L
2,407L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
71L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-86,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
431 hp
321 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 has 79 hp more than Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8.

The biggest power difference is between Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 79 hp (59 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
1,965 kg
4,332 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 has more power, Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
431 hp
321 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Chrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
630 L
22.2 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChrysler300 Touring6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
431 hp
321 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,965 kg
4,332 lb
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
630 L
22.2 cu ft
Length
5,015 mm
197.4 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in
Range score
-
491 km
305 mi
Trunk score
630 L
22.2 cu ft
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8
Consumption16.3 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km28.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi45.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,445 L646 US gal538 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,279 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chrysler 300 Touring 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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