Chrysler 300C 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.8 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, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 5.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1520 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 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 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 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.91 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 14 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 | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`472 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 15 800 | |
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