The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8 Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,000

€ 70,000

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 5.7 V8 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 550i Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 550i 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 5.7 V8
BMW 550i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.15 %

General
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 550i 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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 550i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
335 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
387 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 550i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
12.87 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
361 mi
Range
406 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
361 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
235 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).
202.8 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
235 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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