2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Durango |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |