2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Dodge Ram

To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 and 2007 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.

Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 550 2007 Dodge Ram
Make BMW Dodge
Model 550 Ram
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 5653 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 509 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 2668 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 6350 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 4080 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 132 L


 

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