2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 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 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango. 2009 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 550 | Durango |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |