BMW 7 series 2005 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2005 3.0 engine Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 2 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 504 litres | |
| BMW 7 series has 4 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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