BMW 5 Series vs. Chrysler 300

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 5 Series and Chrysler 300 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 5 Series and the Chrysler 300.

When comparing the BMW 5 Series's and the Chrysler 300's specifications and ratings, the BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 5 Series's and the Chrysler 300's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 is a better car than the BMW 5 Series.

Pricing: A used 2023 BMW 5 Series ranges from $34,128 to $68,843 while a used 2023 Chrysler 300 is priced between $23,706 to $50,167. For a new model, the BMW 5 Series's price is between $60,555 and $72,445, with the Chrysler 300 priced between $32,984 and $50,513.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 5 Series loses 61.4 percent of its value and the Chrysler 300 loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the Chrysler 300 retains 8.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 5 Series.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.0 out of 10 while the Chrysler 300's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the BMW 5 Series being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Chrysler 300 being ranked 6 out of 7 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.1 out of 10. For the Chrysler 300 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Chrysler 300 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 5 Series.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Chrysler 300 base engine makes 292 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 594 miles. The 300 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. This gives the BMW 5 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler 300. The 5 Series uses premium unleaded, and the 300 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler 300, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The BMW 5 Series, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Chrysler 300 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.