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 | 7.1 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 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`355 | 2`335 | |
| 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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