Especificaciones y análisis del Chrysler 300C
Power
218HP
Torque
510Nm
Consumption
8.3l/100
Emissions
220g/km
0-100 km/h
7.9s
Top Speed
227km/h
Weight
1945kg
Price
39,850€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 5v
RWD
5 / 5 doors
630 L
72 L
160 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Chrysler 300C Tourer 3.0 V6 CRD Executive · 218 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 V6 CRD is a statement of intent on wheels. In a market dominated by German sobriety, this American wagon bursts onto the scene with an overwhelming personality, combining an imposing gangster aesthetic with the practicality of a large trunk and the heart of a powerful Mercedes-Benz-sourced diesel engine. It's a car that doesn't ask for permission; it simply takes up its space with a magnetic presence.
Driving experience
Driving the 300C is an experience of power and serenity. The V6 engine pushes with tremendous force from very low revs, delivering its 510 Nm of torque forcefully yet smoothly. You feel like you're in command of an asphalt ocean liner, devouring miles on the highway with superb comfort and remarkable quietness. It's not an agile car for winding roads; its weight and size invite a relaxed driving style, but the feeling of thrust when accelerating is addictive and conveys immense confidence in every overtake.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is its soul. The high waistline, small windows, giant chrome grille, and muscular proportions give it a unique, almost intimidating character. It is the antithesis of European design, an exercise in audacity that evokes the great American cars. Inside, the space is generous and the seats are true armchairs, although some plastics don't match the refinement of its rivals. However, the feeling of spaciousness and the gigantic 630-liter trunk make it an exceptionally capable family vehicle.
Technology and features
For its time, the 300C delivered without showing off. Its greatest technological asset lies under the hood, with the reliable common-rail diesel engine. The comfort equipment was comprehensive, but don't expect the sophisticated driving aids or advanced multimedia systems that its German competitors were already beginning to offer. Its approach was more mechanical and traditional, prioritizing robustness and ride comfort over the digital cutting edge, which for many is part of its charm.
Competition
It directly faced the German titans of the segment: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, the BMW 5 Series Touring, and the Audi A6 Avant. These offered more luxurious interiors, greater technological load, and more polished dynamic behavior. However, the Chrysler played in another league, that of pure emotion. It competed with a more affordable price, an unmatched style, and a character that made it a more passionate than rational purchase.
Conclusion
The Chrysler 300C Touring is a car for those who don't want to go unnoticed and value comfort, space, and brute force above all else. It is a magnificent and exotic alternative to the usual options, a vehicle with an immense soul that makes you feel special every time you get behind the wheel. It's not perfect, but its imperfections are part of a personality that captivates and that today makes it a future classic.