The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,500

€ 61,200

€ 39,500
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 DPF is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
58.1
74
81.3
58.2
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
120.1
197.4
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 540i
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.56 %

General
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
376 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
19.59 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
552 mi
Range
650 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
552 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
166.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.0 CRD DPF
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