2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Durango |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |