2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 743 kg more than 2008 BMW 630. 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 Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 630 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2308 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
