BMW 5 Series vs Dodge Charger Daytona (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,160
- 5 Series: longer warranty.
- Charger Daytona: $7,160 cheaper, 4.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Charger Daytona wins 4 of 7 measures.
| Measure | 5 Series | Charger Daytona | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $69,150 | $61,990 | Charger Daytona |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 19 mpg to 20 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 18.4 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | Charger Daytona |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.4 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | Charger Daytona |
| Length | 199.2 in | 206.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 79.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,158 lb to 5,622 lb | 4,816 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 3.3 s published | Charger Daytona |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 Series |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | 5 Series | Charger Daytona |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $69,150 | $61,990 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $77,379 | N/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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Charger Daytona | 10% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Charger Daytona | 19% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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