2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | M5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2889 mm |
