The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 52,000

€ 50,600

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 5.7 V8 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525d 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 525d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.1 %

General
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525d Touring
LX
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
335 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
387 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
12.87 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
19 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
361 mi
Range
621 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
361 mi
621 mi
BMW 525d 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).
144 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
235 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
17.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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