2004 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 407 kg more than 2004 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW M3 (350 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 2004 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M3 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M3 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
