Chrysler 300 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$140
- Chrysler 300: 104 hp more, 7.7 cu ft more cargo.
- A-Class: 5 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Chrysler 300 wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Chrysler 300 | A-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,140 | $35,000 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 188 hp | Chrysler 300 |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Chrysler 300 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | A-Class |
| Cargo, max | 16.3 cu ft | 8.6 cu ft | Chrysler 300 |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.3 cu ft | 8.6 cu ft | Chrysler 300 |
| Rear legroom | 40.1 in | 33.9 in | Chrysler 300 |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | About the same |
| Length | 198.6 in | 179.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.0 in | 70.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,013 lb | 3,285 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 7.1 s tested | Chrysler 300 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | A-Class |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 Touring RWD $33,545 | A-Class A 220 FWD $33,950 | $405 |
| A-Class A 220 FWD $33,950 | Chrysler 300 Touring RWD $33,545 | $405 |
Cost to run
A-Class costs $1,929 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Chrysler 300 | A-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,140 | $35,000 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $45,157 | $43,229 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Chrysler 300 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A-Class | 18% |
| Power | Chrysler 300 | 36% |
| Space | Chrysler 300 | 47% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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