The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 57,300
€ 51,700
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 530d
57.6
74
81.3
58.3
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 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 SRT-8
BMW 530d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.78 %
General
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 530d
LX
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 530d
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
6.1 L / 298 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
425 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
420 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 530d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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10.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
10.35 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
319 mi
Range
621 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
319 mi
621 mi
BMW 530d
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).
144 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
265.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 530d
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
