The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8 Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 66,800
€ 49,500
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8.
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.1
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
117.1
194.3
120.1
197.4
194.3 in
Length
197.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.18 %
General
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
G30
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
335 hp
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
387 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
Performance
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
19 mpg
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
733 mi
Range
370 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
370 mi
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
