The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 39,500

€ 50,300

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 530xi.
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530xi
58.1
74
81.3
58.3
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 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 530xi
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.43 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530xi
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 530xi
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 530xi
Performance
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530xi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530xi
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
19.59 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
29 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 530xi
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
552 mi
Range
537 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
552 mi
537 mi
BMW 530xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
166.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 530xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 530xi
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