2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 219 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Magnum | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
