2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 27 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caravan | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Caravan | 6 series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2856 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |