BMW 7 series 2001 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 130 HP more power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 194 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 11.2 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 570 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 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: | 5.03 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 3 cm longer than the Chrysler 300M, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 7 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. 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`450 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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