2005 BMW Z4 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 BMW Z4 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 BMW Z4. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4. 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 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW Z4 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Z4 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
