2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2004 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 576 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Sprinter | 318 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
