The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 66,800
€ 116,900
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
75
82.9
73.5 in
Width
75 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
120.4
200.8
194.3 in
Length
200.8 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
120.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.8 %
General
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
G30
Generation
No data
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B57
Engine Series
Chrysler HEMI 6.2 Supercharged
B57-D30
Engine Code
ESD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
707 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
707 hp
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
650 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
650 lb‑ft
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Performance
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.47 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
6.47 lb/hp
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
12 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
12 mpg
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
35 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
16 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
219 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
219 mi
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
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).
377.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
377.1 kWh
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
634 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















