2006 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 650 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
