2008 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2008 BMW 650 and 2008 Dodge Ram 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2008 Dodge Ram 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 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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2008 Dodge Ram | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 650 | Ram |
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 | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |