The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 57,300

€ 81,300

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.6
74
81.3
57.2
73.2
82.4
74 in
Width
73.2 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
120.1
197.4
116.9
193.3
197.4 in
Length
193.3 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %

General
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
LX
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.1 L / 298 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
425 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
420 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Performance
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M550d BluePerformance
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10.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
10.35 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
17 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
319 mi
Range
690 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
319 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
265.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data