The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6 AWD Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 530d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,400

€ 52,000

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 530d Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 530d 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 530d Touring
4365 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.35 %

General
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 530d Touring
LX
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 530d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
246 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
246 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 530d Touring
136 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.87 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
17.74 lb/hp
16.87 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
389 mi
Range
639 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
389 mi
639 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
139.9 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
217.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 3.5 V6
BMW 530d 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