Chrysler 300C 2011 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 300C) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 7 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 363 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 534 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 105 HP more power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 26 NM less than BMW 7 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1500 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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 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.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler 300C is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Chrysler 300C has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 17 000 | |
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