2010 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 145 kg more than 2010 BMW 535.
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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 535 | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 535 | Durango |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |