2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 530 | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3699 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |