Dodge Durango 2013 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Durango) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) 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: | 294 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango engine produces 87 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 387 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Durango consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Durango could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 300'000 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 Durango engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Durango might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Dodge Durango is 22 cm longer than the BMW X5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Durango is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 490 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2410 litres | 1870 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Durango (by 540 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Durango is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 000 | 22 000 | |
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