2008 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2008 BMW 650 and 2008 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (302 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota 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, 2008 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 650 | Dakota |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |