2007 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 289 kg more than 2007 BMW 650. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 650 | Charger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |