Dodge Avenger 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Avenger) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 130 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 390 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Avenger) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 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 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Avenger is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Dodge Avenger is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Avenger has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Dodge Avenger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6600 | |
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