The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 61,300
€ 66,800
€ 61,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the BMW 540d.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
1462
1880
2065
1479
1868
2126
1880 mm
Width
1868 mm
2065 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1462 mm
Height
1479 mm
3050
5015
2975
4936
5015 mm
Length
4936 mm
3050 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
1995 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2365 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2450 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
8.27 %
General
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
LX
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6063 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
425 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
425 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 540d
569 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
569 NM
680 NM
BMW 540d
Performance
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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4.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
4.69 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
20 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 540d
14 mpg
city
42 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
315 mi
Range
733 mi
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
315 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
269.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
337 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
370 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
504 L
Boot Capacity
530 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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