2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (332 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 330 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
