2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 320 | 300 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 529 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |