2004 BMW 545 vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 156 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 545 (450 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 545 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
