2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango and 2006 BMW 645 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 528 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 645 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
