Chrysler 300C 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 470'000 km | 380'000 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: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 18 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
504 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Chrysler 300C uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`165 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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