2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
