2006 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (189 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
