2006 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
