2005 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 191 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 843 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Charger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |