2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 BMW 520. 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 520. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2009 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
