The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,900

€ 39,900

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD.
BMW 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.1
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
58.1 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 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.96 %

General
BMW 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
215 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Performance
BMW 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
565 mi
Range
581 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
581 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
158.4 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data