2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chrysler 300 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 325 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
