2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 9 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 299 kg more than 2013 BMW M5.
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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | M5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
