BMW 7 series 2012 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler 300C) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 363 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 534 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 105 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 26 NM more than Chrysler 300C. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 12.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 6.2 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 930 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler 300C engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | |
| 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 2012 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 4 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 38 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 11 000 | |
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