The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,200

€ 61,300

€ 52,200
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 525d is 4.3 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 525d
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
193.2
120.1
197.4
193.2 in
Length
197.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.78 %

General
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
F10
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.1 L / 298 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Performance
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
10.35 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
41 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
853 mi
Range
315 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
315 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 525d
104.9 kWh
269.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data