2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 236 kg more than 2010 BMW 335.
Because 2010 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 335 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
