The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 42,900
€ 57,300
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525d is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C SRT-8.
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
120.1
197.4
190.6 in
Length
197.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.05 %
General
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.1 L / 298 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Performance
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.81 lb/hp
10.35 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
29 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
702 mi
Range
319 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
319 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
265.2 kWh
BMW 525d
127.6 kWh
265.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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