The Comparative Analysis :

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 39,500
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘ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 DPF is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540d
58.1
Blueprint Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
74
81.3
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive 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 DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
120.1
197.4
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive 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 DPF
BMW 540d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.18 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540d
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
215 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
376 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
19.59 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
733 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
552 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
166.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data