BMW vs. Dodge
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and Dodge contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both BMW and Dodge cars.
When comparing the BMW brand to the Dodge brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered. Dodge has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and retained value.
BMW versus Dodge: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Dodge pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Dodge in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Dodge, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Dodge the overall advantage over BMW.
BMW versus Dodge: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
BMW versus Dodge: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of BMW versus Dodge overall quality ratings shows Dodge with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Dodge has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Over 1 comparisons, BMW and Dodge vehicles tie for safety. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X5
$70,019 - $97,316
BMW X6
$79,798 - $110,238
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,515 - $90,742
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
$45,398 - $107,466
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X5
$60,732 - $92,996
BMW X6
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$69,977 - $84,728
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
$39,221 - $106,697
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X5
55%
BMW X6
53.5%
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
59.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
42.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
BMW X6
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
BMW X6
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
19 / 26 / 21
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X5
7200 lbs
BMW X6
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
BMW X6
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
BMW X6
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
BMW X6
Not available
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X5
7.1 / 10
BMW X6
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X5
#7 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
BMW X6
#13 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#13 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Dodge Durango
#13 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
#13 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X5
#5 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
BMW X6
#11 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5
#10 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#4 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#4 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Durango
#4 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X5
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
BMW X6
#8 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#15 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Dodge Durango
#15 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money