2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 287 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 318 | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 318 | Caravan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |