The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 49,500
€ 66,800
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 5.7 V8 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
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 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.18 %
General
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
LX
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
335 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
387 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
12.57 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
19 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
370 mi
Range
733 mi
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
370 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
229.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
