2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 525 | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 336 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1873 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |