The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,000

€ 47,800

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 525i 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 3.5 V6
BMW 525i Touring
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.34 %

General
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 525i Touring
LX
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 525i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
246 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
246 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 525i Touring
136 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
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16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
16.67 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
21 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
551 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
377 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
212.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 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