The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,400
€ 69,000
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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 Touring 3.0 CRD is 2.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 540d Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
58.1
74
81.3
59
73.5
83.7
74 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
120.1
197.4
117.1
194.6
197.4 in
Length
194.6 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %
General
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
LX
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
215 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
376 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d Touring
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
19.94 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
566 mi
Range
695 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
566 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d 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).
121.3 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
162.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.0 CRD
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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
















