The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 51,700

€ 57,300

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C SRT-8.
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 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 SRT-8
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.78 %

General
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 530d
Chrysler 300C 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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Performance
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
10.35 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
621 mi
Range
319 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
319 mi
Chrysler 300C 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).
265.2 kWh
BMW 530d
144 kWh
265.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data