BMW X5 2007 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 95 HP more power than Dodge Journey, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Dodge Journey. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.67 m | |
| BMW X5 is 4 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1750 litres | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 196 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Dodge Journey, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`755 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`075 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 585 kg | |
| BMW X5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Dodge Journey. Therefore, BMW X5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 3200 | |
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