2008 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540. 2009 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 540 | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4699 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |