The Comparative Analysis :

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 39,900
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10) Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 39,900
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 3.0 CRD is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
BMW 540i
58.1
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)
74
81.3
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)
120.1
197.4
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
197.4 in
Length
194.3 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
BMW 540i
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.56 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
215 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
376 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
581 mi
Range
650 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
581 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
158.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data