The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,500
€ 63,800
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 3.5 V6 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
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 3.5 V6
BMW 540i
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %
General
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
246 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 540i
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
16.26 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
384 mi
Range
613 mi
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
384 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
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).
130.7 kWh
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
208.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 3.5 V6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
