The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 58,300
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 540i
€ 39,500
 Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 540i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF.
BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
57.8
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.1
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
74
81.3
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
120.1
197.4
190.6 in
Length
197.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.17 %
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
E60
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
215 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF

Performance

BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
29 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
552 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
166.6 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
166.6 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data