The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 53,600
€ 56,100
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
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 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.69 %
General
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
335 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
387 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
12.57 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
367 mi
Range
414 mi
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
367 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
198.9 kWh
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
231.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C 5.7 V8
BMW 540i
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
