2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | X3 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
