2006 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2736 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
