BMW 5 series 2003 vs Dodge Stratus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 66 HP more power than Dodge Stratus, whereas torque is 274 NM more than Dodge Stratus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Stratus) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Dodge Stratus, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2400 | |
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