2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |