2009 BMW 523 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 523 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
