2009 BMW 130 vs. 2009 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2009 BMW 130 and 2009 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2009 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 130 | 300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |