2005 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 116 would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2005 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116. 2008 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 116 | Charger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |