The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 57,300

€ 63,800

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540i
57.6
74
81.3
58.2
73.5
83.7
74 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 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 SRT-8
BMW 540i
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.03 %

General
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540i
LX
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.1 L / 298 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
425 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
420 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
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10.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
10.35 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
319 mi
Range
613 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
319 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
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).
130.7 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
265.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data