Dodge Charger 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2006

 
Dodge Charger
2005 - 2010
BMW 3 series
2006 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 193 HP218 HP
Torque: 258 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds7.6 seconds
Dodge Charger engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 8 NM more than BMW 3 series.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.89.0
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Dodge Charger consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Charger could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway940 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km350'000 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 Dodge Charger engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge IntrepidInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Charger might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2006 2.5 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 5.08 m4.58 m
Width: 1.89 m1.78 m
Height: 1.48 m1.40 m
Dodge Charger is larger.
Dodge Charger is 50 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 11 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Charger is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 456 litres440 litres
Dodge Charger has 16 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Dodge Charger is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Dodge Charger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`930
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 68007400
Pros and Cons: Dodge Charger has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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