Compare the2024 Dodge Durango SRTVS 2024 BMW X5 M

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Dodge Durango SRT are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW X5 M doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the Durango SRT and the X5 M have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Durango SRT 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the X5 M. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the X5 M ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 7 times as many Dodge dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Durango SRT’s warranty.

The Dodge Durango SRT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the X5 M’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge first in initial quality, above the industry average. With 52 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 20th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in long-term dependability. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

The Durango SRT Hellcat’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 93 more horsepower (710 vs. 617) and 92 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 553) than the X5 M’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Durango SRT 6.4 OHV V8 gets better fuel mileage than the X5 M Competition (13 city/19 hwy vs. 13 city/18 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Durango SRT’s fuel efficiency. The X5 M doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Durango SRT has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the X5 M (24.6 vs. 21.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Durango SRT can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The X5 M doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Durango SRT’s wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than on the X5 M (119.8 inches vs. 117 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Durango SRT’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the X5 M’s (41 feet vs. 42 feet).

The Durango SRT uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The X5 M doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Durango SRT has standard seating for 7 passengers; the X5 M can only carry 5.

The Durango SRT has .5 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more rear headroom and 1.2 inches more rear legroom than the X5 M.

The Durango SRT’s cargo area provides more volume than the X5 M.

The Durango SRT’s cargo area is larger than the X5 M’s in almost every dimension:

The Durango SRT’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The X5 M’s tailgate’s top part raises up, but the bottom part lowers, getting in the way of loading and making an uneven surface for sliding cargo.

The Durango SRT has a 8700 lbs. towing capacity. The X5 M has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Durango SRT uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The X5 M doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Durango SRT has a much higher standard payload capacity than the X5 M (1410 vs. 1080 lbs.).

The Durango SRT has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the X5 M (1590 vs. 1080 lbs.).

The Durango SRT’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The X5 M does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Durango SRT has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the X5 M only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Durango SRT has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The X5 M doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.