2005 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 545 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1709 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
