Chrysler 200 vs. BMW 3 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 200 and BMW 3 Series 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 Chrysler 200 and the BMW 3 Series.
When comparing the Chrysler 200's and the BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 200 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 200's and the BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 200 is a better car than the BMW 3 Series.
Pricing: A used 2017 Chrysler 200 ranges from $8,496 to $18,090 while a used 2017 BMW 3 Series is priced between $9,995 to $26,196.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler 200’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the BMW 3 Series base engine makes 180 horsepower. The 200 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 553 miles.This gives the BMW 3 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chrysler 200 the advantage in maximum range. The 200 uses regular unleaded, and the 3 Series uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler 200 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The BMW 3 Series has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22115
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
39910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 64000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13052
Price Range:
8496 - 18090
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
13614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
11658 - 17832
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97927
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16366
Price Range:
9995 - 26196
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19811
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10604 - 45906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
282
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83631
# Good or Great Deals:
101
Chrysler 200 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler 200
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.056
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 3 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.5 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.027
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3462155153330042
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.532224294691995
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.8 - 9.4
Chrysler 200 Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 3 Series Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Chrysler 200 Trim Levels
C, C Platinum, Limited, Limited Platinum, LX, S, S Alloy Edition, Touring
BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
173 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 36 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 553 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3473 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
192.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3370 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
110.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black
Blue
Vivid Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Octane Red
Silver
Billet
White
White Knuckle
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic / Platinum Silver Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Linen
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Oyster
Beige
Venetian Beige/Black
