BMW 5 series 1995 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 33 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 300M engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 300M might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 22 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 12 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 530 litres | |
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Chrysler 300M has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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