2006 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
