2005 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 776 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Ram |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2346 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |