2007 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 BMW 550. 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 550 | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
