Compare the2023 Chrysler 300VS 2023 Audi A8

The 300 has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The A8 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the 300 and the A8 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, 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.

Chrysler’s powertrain warranty covers the 300 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the A8. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the A8 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 8 times as many Chrysler dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 300’s warranty.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the 300 has a standard 730-amp battery. The A8’s 380-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 300’s reliability 20 points higher than the A8.

The 300’s optional 5.7 V8 produces 28 more horsepower (363 vs. 335) and 25 lbs.-ft. more torque (394 vs. 369) than the A8’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The 300C’s standard 6.4 V8 produces 150 more horsepower (485 vs. 335) and 106 lbs.-ft. more torque (475 vs. 369) than the A8’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the 300 V8’s fuel efficiency. The A8 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

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 A8 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better maneuverability, the 300’s turning circle is 4.8 feet tighter than the A8’s (37.4 feet vs. 42.2 feet).

The Chrysler 300 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 750 pounds less than the Audi A8.

The 300 is 10.1 inches shorter than the A8, making the 300 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The 300 has .3 inches more front headroom, .3 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front shoulder room and .1 inches more rear shoulder room than the A8.

The 300 has a much larger trunk than the A8 (16.3 vs. 12.5 cubic feet).

The 300’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The A8 doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

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 A8 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The 300 offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The A8 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The 300 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The A8 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Chrysler 300 and the Audi A8, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Chrysler 300 outsold the Audi A8/S8 by almost 9 to one during 2022.