2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X5 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2114 kg | 2279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 102 L |
