2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Ram | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 530 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1908 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
