The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 39,500

€ 48,700

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 530i.
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
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 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.44 %

General
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
215 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
19.59 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
29 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
552 mi
Range
565 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
552 mi
565 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
166.6 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 3.0 CRD DPF
166.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data