2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Chrysler Crossfire were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2005 Chrysler Crossfire (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Chrysler Crossfire | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 525 | Crossfire |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1441 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |