Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 4.9 s Runner-up: 6.3 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 354 hp Runner-up: 292 hp
Cargo winner Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 462 L Runner-up: 405 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 against the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a petrol powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.9 seconds, compared with 6.3 seconds for 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed output at 354 hp; 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 is rated at 292 hp, a difference of 62 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 Nm and 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 at 353 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 462 litres versus 405 litres, a difference of 57 litres. 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 is 321 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V62023 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026
Performance
0-100 km/h6.3 s4.9 s
Top Speed209 km/h210 km/h
Power292 hp354 hp
Torque353 Nm515 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range769 km
Battery85 kWh
Fuel Tank68 L
Efficiency10.2 L/100km12.5 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions233 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging320 kW
Size & Capacity
Length5,044 mm4,723 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm
Cargo462 L405 L
Curb Weight1,828 kg2,135 kg
Towing1,800 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP$36,745

Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology questions answered

Which is faster, the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.9 seconds, versus 6.3 seconds for 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has the higher listed top speed at 210 km/h (130 mph), compared with 209 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more power at 354 hp, a 62 hp advantage over 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 has more listed cargo space at 462 litres (16.3 cu ft), versus 405 litres (14.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is heavier at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb), while 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 is listed at 1,828 kg (4,030 lb).

Which is better, the 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.6L V6 or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.