2005 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 535 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
