The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 35,500

€ 41,900

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
58.1
74
81.3
57.8
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
120.1
197.4
113.7
190.6
197.4 in
Length
190.6 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.36 %

General
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
190 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
190 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
190 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
190 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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20.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
20.94 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
22 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
565 mi
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
403 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
198.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data