2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 330 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |