2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dakota | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
