2006 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
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 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 550 | Dakota |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |