2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram and 2012 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 708 kg more than 2012 BMW 530. 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 Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 530 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 70 L |
