2005 BMW 745 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 745 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
