BMW 5 series 2003 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Avenger) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 360'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Dodge Avenger are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 450 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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