BMW 7 series 1998 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 61 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 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 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 12 cm longer than the Chrysler 300M, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 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. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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