2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 237 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Durango | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Durango | 550 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 609 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |