Car comparison

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Dodge Magnum

6.1 i V8 SRT-8

432 hp6059 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2008
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

550i V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    432 hp
    322 kW
  • Highest torque
    569 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8

  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
432hp322kW
367hp274kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight-
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
459km285mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
6,059cc370cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
5,022mm198in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,882mm74in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
3,048mm120in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,582mm62in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
770L
500L
Max trunk volume
2,027L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8PowerTorque
  • Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-86,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V86,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
432 hp
322 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
367 hp
274 kW

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 has 65 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8 and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-85.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V85.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
432 hp
322 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
5,022 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
5,022 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
459 km
285 mi
-
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 79 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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