2004 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 BMW 730 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 475 kg more than 2004 BMW 730.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
