BMW 7 series 2012 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 239 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 19 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 9.5 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1260 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 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 | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 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 2 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 | 2`472 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 10 800 | |
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