2007 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 328 | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
