BMW X6 vs. Dodge Durango
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X6 and Dodge Durango contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X6 and the Dodge Durango.
In comparing the BMW X6's and the Dodge Durango's specifications and ratings, the BMW X6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Dodge Durango has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW X6's and the Dodge Durango's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango is a better car than the BMW X6.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X6's price is between $79,798 and $110,238, with the Dodge Durango priced between $45,398 and $107,466.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X6 loses 53.5 percent of its value and the Dodge Durango loses 42.5 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Durango retains 11 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X6 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Dodge Durango's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW X6 being ranked 10 out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Dodge Durango being ranked 16 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X6 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Dodge Durango the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Durango an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X6’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Dodge Durango base engine makes 293 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW X6 and Dodge Durango are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Durango has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
79798 - 110238
Starting MSRP:
74500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
86386
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58700 - 129700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45398 - 107466
Starting MSRP:
39670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
37697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73757
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73757 - 73757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
53411
Price Range:
39221 - 106697
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
47563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
40678 - 66020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1057
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23228
# Good or Great Deals:
380
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
40415
Depreciation %:
0.54248753
Resale Value $:
34085
Residual Value %:
0.45751246999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56570386
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.53255548 - 0.59278721
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17269
Depreciation %:
0.43532069
Resale Value $:
22401
Residual Value %:
0.56467931
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4631145
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.27538997 - 0.53491193
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.286808 / 10
Reliability:
7.408788 / 10
Retained Value:
7.164828 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.212752 / 10
Reliability:
8.783935 / 10
Retained Value:
7.854322 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.003
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.427
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6600732837920227
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
BMW X6 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
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32 out of / 68Ranking
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44 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 64Ranking
56 out of / 68Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 16Ranking
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7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
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15 out of / 32Ranking
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20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 34Ranking
30 out of / 56Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
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44 out of / 56Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
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56 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X6 Trim Levels
M60i, xDrive40i
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Citadel, GT, GT Plus, GT Premium, Pursuit, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Premium, SRT 392, SRT 392 Plus, SRT 392 Premium, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Plus, SRT Hellcat Premium, SXT, SXT Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
158.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5002 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4750 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
72.1 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Clear Coat
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Triple Nickle / Vapor Grey
Green
Not available
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / Red Oxide
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Blue
Frostbite Pearl Coat / Night Moves
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
Red
Tacora Red
White
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available