2006 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
