The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 35,500
€ 61,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
58.1
74
81.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
74 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.1 in
Height
58.2 in
120.1
197.4
117.1
194.3
197.4 in
Length
194.3 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.49 %
General
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
190 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
190 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
190 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
190 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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20.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
20.94 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
403 mi
Range
650 mi
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
403 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
198.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 2.7 V6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
