2006 BMW 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
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 (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 550 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 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 Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
