2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 4 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, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 138 kg more than 2012 BMW 750.
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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 82 L |
