The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 39,900
 Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10) Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 540d is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD.
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.1
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)
74
81.3
73.5 in
Width
74 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.2 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)
120.1
197.4
194.3 in
Length
197.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.18 %
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)

General

BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
G30
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
215 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD

Performance

BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD

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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
31 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
581 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
581 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
158.4 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data