2008 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (494 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1192 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M6. (520 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M6 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
