2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 545 kg more than 2012 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Dakota | M3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |