2005 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545.
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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2006 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 545 | Charger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6063 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |