2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 453 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
Because 2006 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 330 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |
