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BMW 5 Series vs Dodge Charger Daytona (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,160

Car 1

Car 2

5 SeriesCharger DaytonaMSRP + destination$69,150$61,990Cargo, max18.4 cu ft22.8 cu ftRear legroom37.0 in37.2 inFront legroom41.3 in42.6 inSeats550-60 mph4.4 s3.3 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
5 Series 540i xDrive AWD vs Charger Daytona Scat Pack Coupe AWD
Measure5 SeriesCharger DaytonaWinner
MSRP + destination$69,150$61,990Charger Daytona
Horsepower375 hpN/AN/A
Torque398 lb-ftN/AN/A
MPG combined28 mpg19 mpg to 20 mpgN/A
Cargo, max18.4 cu ft22.8 cu ftCharger Daytona
Cargo, seats up18.4 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom37.0 in37.2 inAbout the same
Front legroom41.3 in42.6 inCharger Daytona
Length199.2 in206.6 inNot scored
Width74.8 in79.8 inNot scored
Curb weight4,158 lb to 5,622 lb4,816 lbN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance6.1 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph4.4 s tested3.3 s publishedCharger Daytona
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 mi5 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
5 Series 540i xDrive AWD
$67,700
Charger Daytona Daytona Scat Pack Plus Sedan AWD
$66,990
$710
Charger Daytona Scat Pack Coupe AWD
$59,995
5 Series 530i RWD
$60,500
$505

Cost to run

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost5 SeriesCharger Daytona
MSRP + destination$69,150$61,990
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,371N/A
Fuel or charging, 6 years$8,229N/A
Total, 6 years$77,379N/A

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Charger Daytona wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceCharger Daytona10%
MPGN/A
PowerN/A
SpaceCharger Daytona19%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

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Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked