Chrysler 300 vs Mercedes-Benz C250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Mercedes-Benz C250
Overview
| Spec | Chrysler 300Touring | Mercedes-Benz C250C 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Touring | C 250 |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2023 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chrysler 300Touring | Mercedes-Benz C250C 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,295 (best) | $39,400 |
| Lowest listing price | $16,678 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $23,155 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $34,423 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 10 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chrysler 300Touring | Mercedes-Benz C250C 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chrysler 300Touring | Mercedes-Benz C250C 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 292 hp (best) | 201 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft (best) | 229 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chrysler 300Touring | Mercedes-Benz C250C 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 16.3 cu ft (best) | 11.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,013 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 120 in (best) | 108.7 in |
| Length | 198.6 in (best) | 180.7 in |
| Width | 75 in (best) | 69.7 in |
| Height | — | 54.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chrysler 300Touring | Mercedes-Benz C250C 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 4 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chrysler 300 | Mercedes-Benz C250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Touring $34,295 MSRP(Currently comparing) | C 250 $39,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Touring $37,045 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Touring L $37,495 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Touring L $39,745 MSRP | — |
| 5 | S $42,805 MSRP | — |
| 6 | S $46,350 MSRP | — |
| 7 | C $55,000 MSRP | — |
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Chrysler 300 vs Mercedes-Benz C250 FAQ
- Which is better: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Chrysler 300 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Chrysler 300 starts lower at $34,295. Live Chrysler 300 listings start at $16,678.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (34,295).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on horsepower in this comparison (485).
- Which has better seats: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 Chrysler 300 vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz C250?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chrysler 300 (4/5 NHTSA overall).