2024 BMW 530 vs. 2023 Dodge Charger Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW 530

2024 BMW
530

MSRP*: $57,900 to $60,200
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Picture of the 2023 Dodge Charger

2023 Dodge
Charger

MSRP*: $35,325 to $82,670
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MPG - City 27 MPG 12 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 35 MPG 21 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 292-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 370-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 485-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 797-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 292 - 797 hp
Exterior Length 199.2 in 198.4 - 201.0 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 75.0 - 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.1 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 36.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Dodge Charger than the BMW 530, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 530 and the Dodge Charger in the front seats.

Convenience
With the BMW 530 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Dodge Charger, due to its larger tank size and better fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 530 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Dodge Charger, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The BMW 530 is about the same width as the Dodge Charger. When looking at overall length, the BMW 530 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Dodge Charger.

Handling
The BMW 530 has a larger turning radius than the Dodge Charger, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 530 is significantly less powerful than the Dodge Charger. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The BMW 530 has much less torque than the Dodge Charger, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 530 and the Dodge Charger.