2004 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2004 BMW M3 and 2004 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 344 kg more than 2004 BMW M3.
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, 2004 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2004 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW M3 | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | M3 | Durango |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |