2008 BMW M6 vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2008 BMW M6 and 2008 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango. 2008 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW M6 | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | M6 | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |