2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 688 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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 Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 325 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 63 L |
