2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
