The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 61,200
€ 57,300
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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 540i is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Chrysler 300C SRT-8.
BMW 540i
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 540i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.3 %
General
BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
G30
Generation
LX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.1 L / 298 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
425 hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Performance
BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.35 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
10.35 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
17 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
650 mi
Range
319 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
319 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
265.2 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
265.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
