2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Because 2010 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW 535 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
Make BMW Chrysler
Model 535 Town & Country
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 1200 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4999 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1953 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1814 mm
Wheelbase Size 3066 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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