2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 254 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
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 640 (630 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 640 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 640 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
