2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 243 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
