2007 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
