The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 45,600

€ 60,500

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,500
ⓘ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 525i Touring is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8.
BMW 525i 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 525i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
17.45 %

General
BMW 525i 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 525i 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-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.1 L / 298 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
151 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.56 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.23 lb/hp
10.56 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
551 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
318 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).
267.2 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
267.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
539 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i 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