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

€ 50,400

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400
ⓘ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 525i Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
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 5.7 V8
BMW 525i Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.17 %

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

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 525i Touring
V8 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
8
Cylinders
6
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
335 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
387 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
387 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i Touring
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
12.87 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
19 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
361 mi
Range
506 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
361 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i 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).
162.9 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
235 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring 5.7 V8
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