Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Crossfire) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Crossfire could require 795 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Crossfire engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is smaller. Chrysler Crossfire is 52 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 225 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler Crossfire can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7200 | |
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