The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 51,700

€ 40,500

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 3.5 V6.
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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 3.5 V6
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.92 %

General
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
246 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
246 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Performance
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.26 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
16.26 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
21 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
384 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 530d
144 kWh
208.4 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data