The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 67,100

€ 39,500

€ 67,100
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 550i 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 550i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.1
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
113.7
190.6
120.1
197.4
190.6 in
Length
197.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.64 %

General
BMW 550i
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 550i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
215 hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Performance
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.63 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 550i
23 mpg
29 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
423 mi
Range
552 mi
BMW 550i
423 mi
552 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
166.6 kWh
BMW 550i
195.2 kWh
166.6 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
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