Compare 2008 BMW 5-Series vs 2009 Chrysler 300

2008 BMW 5-Series
2009 Chrysler 300
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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD 17 27 $41,030 $44,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528xi AWD 17 25 $43,055 $46,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD 17 26 $45,815 $49,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535xi AWD 17 25 $47,840 $52,000
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD 15 22 $54,095 $58,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan M5 RWD 11 17 $77,190 $83,900
5 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 535xiT AWD 16 24 $50,050 $54,400
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4-Door Sedan 300C AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan 300C AWD 16 25 $36,324 $39,175
300 4-Door Sedan 300C Hemi Executive RWD 16 25 $34,468 $37,135
300 4-Door Sedan 300C Hemi RWD 16 25 $34,468 $37,135
300 4-Door Sedan 300C SRT8 RWD 13 19 $40,861 $44,160
300 4-Door Sedan LX RWD 18 26 $24,794 $26,665
300 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD 17 25 $34,368 $37,025
300 4-Door Sedan Limited RWD 17 25 $32,270 $34,720
300 4-Door Sedan Touring 18 26 $25,168 $26,915
300 4-Door Sedan Touring AWD 17 25 $29,886 $32,100
300 4-Door Sedan Touring Executive RWD 17 25 $27,916 $29,935
300 4-Door Sedan Touring RWD 17 25 $27,916 $29,935
300 4-Door Sedan Touring Signature AWD 17 25 $29,886 $32,100
300 4-Door Sedan Touring Signature RWD 17 25 $27,916 $29,935
Pricing
Invoice Price
$41,030
$36,324
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$44,600
$39,175
Monthly Payment Estimate
$743 / month
$653 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 BMW M5 has electrifying performance, but is saddled with an overdose of technology and a body in need of a few nips and tucks. Still turning heads after five years on the road, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is one of the kings of cool in the large sedan market.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Large
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
36.0 40.2
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 38.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.1 106.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 55.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 59.4
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 38.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 57.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.8
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 55.9
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 30.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7 74.1
Track Width, Front (in)
61.3 63.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 6.1
Length, Overall (in)
191.1 196.8
Height, Overall (in)
57.8 58.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 63.1
Wheelbase (in)
113.7 120.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.0 15.6
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.18 - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 0.79 - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 19.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.7 16.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.5 38.9
Steering Type
Servotronic Variable Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.90
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/60R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA TRS
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/60R18
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA TRS
Spare Tire Order Code
NA TBC
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3505 4280
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 625
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 160
Engine
Displacement
3.0L/183 5.7L/345
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500 370 @ 5000
Engine Type
Gas I6 Gas V8
Fuel System
- TBD - MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750 398 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA EZD
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 18
Transmission
Trans Type
6 5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94 3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46 2.19
Trans Order Code
NA DGJ
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32 3.59
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 1.41
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 5 Series Chrysler 300
Body Style
4 Door Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
4-link Integral Touring
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Pivot Touring

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