2010 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, both 2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300. 2010 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chrysler 300 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | 300 | 320 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |