2009 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 54 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 550 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
