2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 751 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Ram | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2336 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1908 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |
