2007 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2007 BMW 523 and 2007 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (408 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 523 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
