2009 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 259 kg more than 2009 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |
