The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 44,300
€ 40,500
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6.
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.1
74
81.3
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 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 3.5 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.95 %
General
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
F10
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
246 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.26 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
16.26 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
21 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
384 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
208.4 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
