Car comparison

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8vsChrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
VS

Chrysler 300

6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

425 hp6059 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

  • Most powerful
    425 hp
    317 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    563 km
    350 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
420hp313kW
425hp317kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
569Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,888kg4,162lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
508km316mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
6,059cc370cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
3,048mm120in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
442L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-86,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
425 hp
317 kW

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 has 5 hp more than BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
569 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
1,888 kg
4,162 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V84.9 s
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-85.0 s

Although Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 has more power, BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
508 km
316 mi
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
563 km
350 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
425 hp
317 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8Chrysler3006.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
425 hp
317 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,888 kg
4,162 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
508 km
316 mi
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Is 283 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Chrysler 300 6.1 i V8 16V SRT-8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 169 Nm more
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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