2004 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 667 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 320 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
