Car comparison

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

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 (F11)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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 practicality score
    92/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    654 km
    407 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
432hp322kW
407hp304kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight-
2,540kg5,600lb
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
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
459km285mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,059cc370cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,022mm198in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,882mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
3,048mm120in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
770L
560L
Max trunk volume
2,027L
1,670L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
70L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

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 (F11) 550iPowerTorque
  • Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 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 (F11)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
16.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 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 (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 has 25 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 25 hp (19 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 (F11)550i
600 Nm
443 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 (F11)550i
1,900 kg
4,189 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 (F11)550i
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 (F11)550i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 5.0 L/100 km.

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 (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
459 km
285 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
654 km
407 mi

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 (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.1 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 (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
Power
432 hp
322 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.1 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
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
459 km
285 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
770 L
27.2 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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-8BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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