2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 385 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Sprinter (331 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2688 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
