2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 373 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |
