2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 333 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. 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 Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Charger | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 292 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
