Chrysler 300M (1998 – 2004) vs Pontiac Grand Prix (1997 – 2004): specs compared
The Chrysler 300M is the more powerful of the two, with up to 248 hp against 243 hp. The Pontiac Grand Prix is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.8 s. The Chrysler 300M has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 225 km/h. The Pontiac Grand Prix uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,535 kg against 1,640 kg.
| Specification |
Chrysler
300M
1998 – 2004
|
Pontiac
Grand Prix
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 252 hp | 177 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 255 – 340 Nm | 263 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 10.2 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 230 km/h | 195 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 11.5 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,001 mm | 5,016 – 5,017 mm |
| Width | 1,892 – 1,920 mm | 1,846 – 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,806 – 2,807 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,640 – 1,660 kg | 1,535 – 1,614 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.