2009 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2009 BMW 740 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 2009 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 740 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
