BMW 540i vs Dodge Charger

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2023 BMW 540i

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2027 Dodge Charger

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Overview

Spec	BMW 540i540i	Dodge ChargerR/T
Selected trim	540i	R/T
Body style	Sedan	Coupe
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2023	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW 540i540i	Dodge ChargerR/T
MSRP	$61,600	$49,995 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$49,975 (best)
Median listing price	—	$51,475 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$57,075 (best)
For sale now	0	7 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW 540i540i	Dodge ChargerR/T
Combined MPG	27 MPG (best)	20 MPG
City MPG	25 MPG (best)	17 MPG
Highway MPG	32 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal

Performance

Spec	BMW 540i540i	Dodge ChargerR/T
Horsepower	335 hp	420 hp (best)
Torque	331 lb-ft	469 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3 L	3 L
Cylinders	I6	I6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW 540i540i	Dodge ChargerR/T
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	18.7 cu ft (best)	—
Payload	809 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,957 lbs (best)	4,816 lbs
Ground clearance	5.7 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	117.1 in	121 in (best)
Length	195.8 in	207 in (best)
Width	73.5 in	80 in (best)
Height	58.2 in	59 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW 540i540i	Dodge ChargerR/T
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW 540i	Dodge Charger
1	540i $61,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	—	R/T $51,995 MSRP
3	—	R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP
4	—	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP
5	—	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP
6	—	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP
7	—	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP
8	—	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP