2005 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
