2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (319 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
