Chrysler 300C 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.3 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, 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: | 504 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 16 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Chrysler 300C uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 16 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`360 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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