2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. 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 175 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 658 kg more than 2007 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Ram | 530 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 70 L |
