The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 42,600
€ 62,600
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 523i Touring is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8.
BMW 523i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
120.1
197.4
190.7 in
Length
197.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.19 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
E61
Generation
LX
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
6.1 L / 298 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.56 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
10.56 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
551 mi
Range
315 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
315 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 Touring
149.7 kWh
269.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.8 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft




















