Chrysler 300C 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 35 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 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 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 15 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
465 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler 300C has 58 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`472 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 800 | |
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