2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | X5 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
