The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 51,700

€ 39,500

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 530d is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF.
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.1
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.3 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 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.82 %

General
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
215 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Performance
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
29 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
621 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
552 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
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).
166.6 kWh
BMW 530d
144 kWh
166.6 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
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