2012 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 BMW 535 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 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300. 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 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | 300 | 535 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |