The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 66,800
€ 40,500
€ 66,800
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 a little. The BMW 540d is 7.9 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6.
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
1479
1868
2126
1475
1880
2065
1868 mm
Width
1880 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2065 mm
1479 mm
Height
1475 mm
2975
4936
3050
5015
4936 mm
Length
5015 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
3050 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.82 %
General
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
G30
Generation
LX
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3518 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
246 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540d
316 bhp
246 bhp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540d
680 NM
340 NM
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Performance
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.38 kg/bhp
BMW 540d
5.79 kg/bhp
7.38 kg/bhp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 540d
50 mpg
26 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
733 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
384 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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).
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 540d
115.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
504 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
