2005 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
