2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Stratus | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
