2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 275 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series. 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2134 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
