2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 553 kg more than 2012 BMW 530.
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 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Charger | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Charger | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |