2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. 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 BMW 740 (390 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 740 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
