The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 49,100

€ 42,000

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 525xi Touring is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF.
BMW 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
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 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.69 %

General
BMW 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
E61
Generation
LX
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
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 525xi Touring
215 hp
215 hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
28 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
518 mi
Range
539 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
539 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
170.8 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.8 cu ft









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