The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 49,300
€ 60,500
€ 49,300
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 525xd Touring is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8.
BMW 525xd 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 525xd Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.85 %
General
BMW 525xd Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
E61
Generation
LX
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 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 3750 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
142 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.56 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
10.56 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
621 mi
Range
318 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
318 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Environmental Impact
144 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 525xd Touring
144 kWh
267.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
539 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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














