The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8 Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 48,000

€ 52,000

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8.
BMW 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
58.7
72.7
80.2
58.1
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 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 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.72 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
E61
Generation
LX
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
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
5.7 L / 279 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
335 hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
387 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
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20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.06 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
36 mpg
19 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
659 mi
Range
361 mi
BMW 525d Touring
659 mi
361 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
235 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
135.8 kWh
235 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.8 cu ft









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