The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 40,500
€ 44,300
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
58.1
74
81.3
57.6
73.2
82.4
74 in
Width
73.2 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.6 in
120.1
197.4
116.9
192.9
197.4 in
Length
192.9 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.95 %
General
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
LX
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
246 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
246 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
136 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
16.26 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
572 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
384 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
144 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
208.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
