2009 Dodge Durango 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 Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 475 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
