Compare the2026 BMW M5VS 2026 Dodge Charger

The M5 has standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Charger doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The BMW M5’s optional Surround View offers available integrated front and rear camera washers, ensuring clear, all-weather visibility without the need for manual cleaning. In contrast, the Dodge Charger lacks camera washers, requiring you to manually clean the cameras for optimal performance.

Both the M5 and the Charger have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The M5 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Charger’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The M5’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Charger’s (12 vs. 5 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the M5 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Dodge doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Charger.

The M5’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 297 more horsepower (717 vs. 420) and 270 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 468) than the Charger R/T’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The M5’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 167 more horsepower (717 vs. 550) and 207 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 531) than the Charger Scat Pack’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The M5’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 47 more horsepower (717 vs. 670) and 111 lbs.-ft. more torque (738 vs. 627) than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack’s standard electric motors.

As tested in Car and Driver the BMW M5 is faster than the Charger Daytona Scat Pack electric motors:

	M5	Charger
Zero to 60 MPH	3 sec	3.3 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	6.7 sec	8 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.5 sec	4.1 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.3 sec	2.4 sec
Quarter Mile	10.9 sec	11.7 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	130 MPH	119 MPH
Top Speed	190 MPH	136 MPH

The M5 has a standard locking fuel door and a locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver and which locks and unlocks with the power locks, respectively. The Charger doesn’t offer a locking fuel filler door. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and a locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the M5’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Charger:

	M5	M5 CCB	Charger Scat Pack	Charger Daytona Scat Pack
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	16.5 inches	15 inches	16 inches
Rear Rotors	15.7 inches	15.7 inches	14.2 inches	16 inches

The M5 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Charger doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the M5 has larger tires than the Charger (F:285/40R20 & R:295/35R21 vs. 275/40R20).

The M5’s 295/35R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Charger Scat Pack’s standard 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the M5 has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the Charger.

The M5 is 6 inches shorter than the Charger, making the M5 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The M5 Sedan has 1.5 inches more front headroom, 4.2 inches more front hip room, 1.2 inches more rear headroom and 2.8 inches more rear hip room than the Charger Four-Door.

The M5 has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the Charger with its rear seat up (27.2 vs. 22.7 cubic feet). The M5 has a much larger trunk with its rear seat folded than the Charger with its rear seat folded (57.6 vs. 37.4 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the M5’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Charger doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

With its sedan body style, valet key, locking rear seatbacks and remote trunk release lockout, the M5 offers cargo security. The Charger’s non-lockable folding seat defeats cargo security.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the M5’s liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Charger doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The M5’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Charger.

The M5’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Charger’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The M5 has two rear doors to provide better access for cargo and rear passengers. The Charger Coupe doesn’t offer rear doors.

The M5’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Charger’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the M5 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Charger doesn’t offer cornering lights. The M5 also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

A power rear sunshade is optional in the M5 Sedan and manual rear side window sunshades are optional in the M5 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Charger doesn’t offer a rear or rear side window sunshades.

The M5’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Charger has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the BMW M5 and Dodge Charger offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The M5 features standard power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Charger’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

The M5 offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Charger.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the BMW M5 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Charger.

The M5’s Parking Assistant can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling the transmission and speed with the brake pedal. With its available fully controlled system, the driver just activates it and it parks autonomously, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Charger doesn’t offer an automated parking system.