2008 BMW M5 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M5. (519 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M5 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
