The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 43,400

€ 42,600

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 Touring 3.0 CRD is 6.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
58.1
74
81.3
58.7
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
120.1
197.4
113.6
190.7
197.4 in
Length
190.7 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.39 %

General
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
LX
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
215 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
376 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
19.94 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
30 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
566 mi
Range
551 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
566 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
162.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft