2009 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 740 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
