2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 447 kg more than 2005 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Charger | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 528 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |