2000 BMW 316 vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 945 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 316 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
