2012 Dodge Challenger vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Challenger and 2012 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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, 2012 Dodge Challenger (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Challenger | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Challenger | 520 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |