Chrysler 300M 1998 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300M engine produces 36 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 160 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300M could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300M) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler 300M is larger, but lower. Chrysler 300M is 16 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
530 litres | no data | |
| Chrysler 300M has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Chrysler 300M can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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