BMW 7 series 1998 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 16 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, but torque is 5 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Despite less power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.98 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 7 series is 2 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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. BMW 7 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| 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`345 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 5.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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