Chrysler 300C 2011 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chrysler 300C) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 7 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300C engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 90 NM more than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.3 | |
| Chrysler 300C consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Chrysler 300C is 18 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, if possible |
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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 | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`472 kg | 2`610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 14 600 | |
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