2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 BMW X5 M.
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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dakota | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
