2009 BMW 745 vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 BMW 745 and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 745 | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 6350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |