Chrysler 300C 2004 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| 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 | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 350'000 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 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 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 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.49 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 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1602 litres | 1650 litres | |
| Chrysler 300C has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 48 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 1 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 (kg): | 2`235 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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