2004 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 544 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
