2009 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 550 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2735 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
