BMW 7 series 2008 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: | 245 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
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: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 2008 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.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2008 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: | 5.21 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 7 series is 19 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| BMW 7 series has 4 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 3600 | |
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