Dodge Nitro 2007 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Nitro engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 13.0 | |
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The Dodge Nitro is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Nitro consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Dodge Nitro over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 187 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Nitro 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: | 430'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
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Dodge Nitro is smaller, but higher. Dodge Nitro is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2141 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Dodge Nitro has 96 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 591 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5400 | |
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