Dodge Challenger vs. BMW M6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and BMW M6 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 Dodge Challenger and the BMW M6.
When comparing the Dodge Challenger's and the BMW M6's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The BMW M6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger's and the BMW M6's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger is a better car than the BMW M6.
Pricing: A used 2017 Dodge Challenger ranges from $15,489 to $39,999 while a used 2017 BMW M6 is priced between $31,999 to $58,263.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the BMW M6 base engine makes 552 horsepower. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The M6 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Dodge Challenger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW M6. The Challenger uses regular unleaded, and the M6 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Challenger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The BMW M6 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room. The Dodge Challenger and BMW M6 are comparable in regards to cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Challenger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$28,808
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,915 - $41,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$113,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,654
Price Range:
$15,489 - $39,999
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$23,682
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$19,019 - $27,238
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
259
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72,488
# Good or Great Deals:
92
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,944
Price Range:
$31,999 - $58,263
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,875
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW M6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
1.9 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.8 - 3.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15BMW M6 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, GT, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, SXT, SXT Plus, T/A, T/A 392, T/A Plus
BMW M6 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
552 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
502 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
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 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
295 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3894 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4250 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
54.1 inches
Length:
192.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Contusion Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Destroyer Gray Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Green Go Clear Coat
Orange
Go Mango
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / Redline Red Tri-Coat Pearl / TorRed Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Yellow
Yellow Jacket Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic / San Marino Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Metallic / Singapore Gray Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Sakhir Orange Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White / Frozen Brilliant White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Brown
Frozen Bronze Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Champagne
Brown
Amaro Brown / Aragon Brown / Canyon Brown
Gray
Platinum/Black / Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
Red
Sakhir Orange/Black
White
Opal White
