2004 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 745 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
