The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 39,500
€ 58,300
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
1475
1880
2065
1468
1846
2036
1880 mm
Width
1846 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1475 mm
Height
1468 mm
3050
5015
2888
4841
5015 mm
Length
4841 mm
3050 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.16 %
General
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4000 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
215 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 540i
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
390 NM
at 3500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
510 NM
390 NM
BMW 540i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
▶ REPLAY
8.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
8.88 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 540i
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
552 mi
Range
449 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
552 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
166.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
