The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 62,600

€ 49,300

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 SRT-8 is 6.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 525xd Touring
57.6
74
81.3
58.7
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 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 SRT-8
BMW 525xd Touring
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.85 %

General
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 525xd Touring
LX
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 SRT-8
BMW 525xd 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
6.1 L / 298 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
425 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
420 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 525xd Touring
165 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
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10.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
10.56 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
315 mi
Range
621 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
315 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
144 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
269.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
728 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