2012 Chrysler 200 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 200 and 2012 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 200. (280 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 200 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
