Chrysler 300C Saloon

Performance

3.5 and a massive 5.7-litre V8 petrol both perform well, the latter massively so. A mere 3-litre diesel will do everything you need though.

Driving

Performs well for such a big car: takes corners at speed in its stride but it's a very soft ride.

Feel

Quiet engines for the most part, although they can't quite match the refinement of some rivals'. A hint of element noise at speed.

---

Price

Great value for money, but high running costs and depreciation take the shine off that low starting price.

Quality

Cabin isn't up to rivals' quality. Some questions over reliability.

Safety

Loads of bags, stability control, deadlocks and immobiliser.

---

Space

Masses of interior space, with a huge boot to match. You could get 18 golf bags in there. Probably.

Equipment

Top-line spec as standard, with just about everything you could think of thrown in at entry-level. Alloys, parking sensors, heated leather seats…

Alternatives

Mercedes E-Class Saloon, Audi A6, Jaguar S-Type, Cadillac CTS

---

Pros

Good engines, huge space, great amounts of kit.

Cons

Poor ride in town, high running costs.

---