Compare the2023 Chrysler 300VS 2023 Toyota Camry

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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Both the 300 and the Camry have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

The Chrysler 300 weighs 418 to 1070 pounds more than the Toyota Camry. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Chrysler 300 is safer than the Toyota Camry:

	300	Camry
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	134	289
Hip Force	350 lbs.	752 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

There are almost 2 times as many Chrysler dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 300’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the 300 has a standard 730-amp battery. The Camry’s 600-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The battery on the 300 is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the 300’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Camry’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

Engine

The 300 has more powerful engines than the Camry:

	Horsepower	Torque
300 3.6 DOHC V6	292 HP	260 lbs.-ft.
300S 3.6 DOHC V6	300 HP	264 lbs.-ft.
300 5.7 V8	363 HP	394 lbs.-ft.
300C 6.4 V8	485 HP	475 lbs.-ft.
Camry AWD 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder	202 HP	182 lbs.-ft.
Camry 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder	203 HP	184 lbs.-ft.
Camry XSE AWD 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder	205 HP	185 lbs.-ft.
Camry XSE 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder	206 HP	186 lbs.-ft.
Camry 3.5 DOHC V6	301 HP	267 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Chrysler 300 V6 is faster than the Toyota Camry 4 cyl.:

	300	Camry
Zero to 30 MPH	2.6 sec	2.9 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.5 sec	7.9 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	16.2 sec	20.5 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.7 sec	8.2 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	3.7 sec	4.3 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	5 sec	6 sec
Quarter Mile	15.1 sec	16.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96 MPH	90 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the 300 V8’s fuel efficiency. The Camry doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The 300 has 4.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the Camry AWD’s standard fuel tank (18.5 vs. 14.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The 300 has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Camry FWD’s standard fuel tank (18.5 vs. 15.8 gallons).

The 300 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Camry doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the 300’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Camry:

	300	300C	Camry	Camry TRD
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	14.2 inches	12 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	12.6 inches	13.8 inches	11.06 inches	11.06 inches

The 300 V8/AWD’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Camry are solid, not vented.

The 300 stops much shorter than the Camry:

	300	Camry
70 to 0 MPH	174 feet	175 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	115 feet	125 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the 300’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Camry (245/45R20 vs. 235/45R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 300 offers optional 20-inch wheels. The Camry’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

Suspension and Handling

The 300 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Camry’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The 300 has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Camry doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 300’s wheelbase is 8.8 inches longer than on the Camry (120 inches vs. 111.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 300 is 1.1 inches wider in the front and .9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Camry.

The 300’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the Camry’s (59.5% to 40.5%). This gives the 300 more stable handling and braking.

The 300S handles at .85 G’s, while the Camry XLE pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The 300S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Camry SE (26.7 seconds @ .66 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the 300 a Large car, while the Camry is rated a Mid-size.

The 300 has 5.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Camry (106.3 vs. 100.4).

The 300 has .3 inches more front headroom, .8 inches more front hip room, 1.8 inches more front shoulder room, 2.1 inches more rear legroom, 1.4 inches more rear hip room and 2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Camry.

Cargo Capacity

The 300 has a much larger trunk than the Camry (16.3 vs. 15.1 cubic feet).

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the 300’s trunk lid uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the trunk. Its intrusive beam hinge reduces the Camry’s useful trunk space.

The 300’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Camry TRD doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

Towing

The 300 has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The Camry has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the 300 uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Camry doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the 300 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Camry. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

The 300 has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The Camry doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the 300 S/Touring L, the optional memory system makes it convenient for both. Each keyless remote activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle and radio stations. The Camry doesn’t offer a memory system.

The 300 (except Base)’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Camry doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The 300’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Camry’s intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the 300 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Camry doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 300 S/Touring L offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Camry doesn’t offer cornering lights.

A power rear sunshade is optional in the 300 S/Touring L to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Camry doesn’t offer a rear sunshade.

The 300’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Heated mirrors cost extra on the Camry and aren’t offered on the Camry Nightshade/TRD.

When the 300 S/Touring L with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Camry’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The 300’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Camry offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the 300 and the Camry offer available heated front seats. The 300 S/Touring L also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Camry.

The 300 has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The Camry TRD doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

The 300 has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is not available on the Camry TRD.

Both the 300 and the Camry offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the 300 has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Camry doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the 300 owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the 300 with a number “1” insurance rate while the Camry is rated higher at a number “5” rate.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the 300 is less expensive to operate than the Camry because it costs $237 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the 300 than the Camry, including $101 less for a water pump, $334 less for a starter, $241 less for fuel injection, $52 less for a fuel pump and $769 less for a timing belt/chain.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Chrysler 300 and the Toyota Camry, based on reliability, safety and performance.

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