2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 468 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
