Chrysler 300C 2011 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 7 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.2 | |
| Chrysler 300C consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1380 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. | |||
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 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 2008 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 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Chrysler 300C is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`472 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 800 | |
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