2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 547 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
