2005 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
