2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 and 2007 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | 300 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |