2012 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 437 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
