2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300.
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 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
