2008 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 120 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
