2003 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 637 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
