2005 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
