2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. 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 121 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (304 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 77 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | 300 | 740 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |