The differences between the Chrysler 300 and Cadillac CT5 are their exteriors, interiors, and engine performances. The 300’s exterior stays true to its heritage with its boxy, large body; however, it does come with a modern muscular look. If you decide to get a 300C, you get a sportier look with a black mesh grille, unique badging, and rounded exhaust pipes.
Balancing tradition and modernity, the CT5's design language embodies Cadillac's contemporary style. The CT5 sleek exterior is defined by its smooth lines and dynamic posture. Its confident presence is evident in the sculpted curves and streamlined profile, which is highlighted by its grille and unique LED headlights.
The Chrysler 300’s interior is super spacious. With plenty of head and leg room in both the front and rear seats, you are to have a comfortable drive anytime you get inside this sedan. The base model comes with cloth seats and basic features, but you get better features if you upgrade to the Touring L or 300S trims. Some of those features are leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seats, adjustable lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats that are power-adjustable, and illuminated front and rear cupholders.
If you go with the 300C trim, you can get Black Laguna leather seats, carbon fiber interior accents, and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. With a 16 cubic feet trunk, you can haul all kinds of things while enjoying a comfortable and roomy interior.
Stepping inside the CT5 is also enjoyable. Its interior is meticulously designed, and it features materials such as leather upholstery and surfaces. The interior provides a spacious feel with plenty of room in the rear seats of passengers. However, the cargo space is approximately 11.9 cubic feet—a good offering for a sedan of this caliber, but it is quite small compared to the 300.
The technology of the Chrysler 300 is a bit humble in comparison to the CT5. With the Uconnect infotainment software, the 8.4-inch touchscreen comes with Apple CarPlay and Android with optional SiriusXM radio and in-dash navigation. However, Cadillac's newest infotainment system offers user-friendly apps like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The base touchscreen measures 10.0 inches, but you can opt for the Technology and Lighting Packages that unlocks a larger 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster and heads-up display.