The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 57,300
€ 41,900
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 SRT-8 is 6.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 523i
57.6
74
81.3
57.8
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 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 SRT-8
BMW 523i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
19.8 %
General
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 523i
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 523i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.1 L / 298 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
425 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
420 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 523i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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10.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
10.35 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
17 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
319 mi
Range
565 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
319 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
265.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 523i
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
