The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 62,600
€ 66,100
€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 540i Touring.
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
57.6
74
81.3
59
73.5
83.7
74 in
Width
73.5 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
120.1
197.4
117.1
194.6
197.4 in
Length
194.6 in
120.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.58 %
General
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
LX
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.1 L / 298 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
425 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
425 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
420 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
420 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i Touring
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10.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
10.56 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
17 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
11 mpg
city
24 mpg
23 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
315 mi
Range
542 mi
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
315 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i 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).
147.7 kWh
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
269.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
728 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
17.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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






















