Dodge Charger 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2003
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 345 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 525 NM | 330 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
Dodge Charger is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Charger engine produces 195 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 195 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Dodge Charger reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 5.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Charger consumes 6.1 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 915 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Charger consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
800 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
590 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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 Dodge Charger engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.08 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.37 m | |
Dodge Charger is larger. Dodge Charger is 59 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 13 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Charger is 11 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 410 litres | |
Dodge Charger has more luggage capacity. Dodge Charger has 46 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10 meters | |
The turning circle of the Dodge Charger is 1.9 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 data | 1`915 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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