BMW 5 series 2013 vs Chrysler 200 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler 200) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 234 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 71 HP more power than Chrysler 200, whereas torque is 326 NM more than Chrysler 200. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 8.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Chrysler 200, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 453 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 67 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 200. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler 200. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`092 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 8600 | |
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