BMW 5 series 2007 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.8 | |
| BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| 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 | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Avenger, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 450 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 70 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 2800 | |
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