Compare Mercedes S-class W220 vs Chrysler 200 II vs Chrysler 300M

Variants
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
2.4
3.6
3.6 AWD
2.7
3.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft ~ 530 L / 18.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
17.8 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
215/55 R17
225/55 R17
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
Chrysler LH

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
150 mm / 5.9 in
147 mm / 5.8 in
Size | Height
1444 mm / 56.9 in
1491 mm / 58.7 in
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Size | Length
4884 mm / 192.3 in
5000 mm / 196.9 in
Size | Width
1871 mm / 73.7 in
1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2742 mm / 108.0 in
2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.27
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
9-speed
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 5G-TRONIC
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2015 ~ 2017
1998 ~ 2004

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
29%
17%
Pros
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Much improved styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • 9-speed automatic transmission
  • No more "throwing it at the wall" approach to engineering
  • Fully-independent suspensions
  • Decent power
Cons
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Outdated transmission
  • Questionable design language
  • Average build quality

Price

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