The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,500

€ 45,100

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
58.1
74
81.3
57.8
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 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 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8 %

General
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
246 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
246 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
136 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
16.26 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
21 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
669 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
384 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
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).
133.7 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
208.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data