The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 66,800
€ 61,300
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C SRT-8.
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
74
81.3
73.5 in
Width
74 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 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 SRT-8
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.28 %
General
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
G30
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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
6.1 L / 298 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Performance
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
10.35 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
35 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
23 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
733 mi
Range
315 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
315 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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).
269.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
269.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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
