The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 49,500
€ 45,500
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8 is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
58.1
74
81.3
58.3
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 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 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.64 %
General
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
335 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
387 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
12.57 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
19 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525d
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
370 mi
Range
649 mi
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
370 mi
649 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
137.9 kWh
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
229.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
