2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,199 cc, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 530 | Crossfire |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |