2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 342 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2157 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
