2005 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Dodge Magnum
To start off, 2008 Dodge Magnum is newer by 3 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 6,058 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Magnum (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2008 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Magnum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6058 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
