The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,800
€ 61,300
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 523i is 4.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
74
81.3
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
120.1
197.4
192.9 in
Length
197.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.53 %
General
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
F10
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.1 L / 298 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Performance
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
148 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
10.35 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
572 mi
Range
315 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
315 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
269.1 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
269.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
