2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Convertible | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
