2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram and 2011 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 923 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 51 L |
