2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Aspen (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3.
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, 2007 Chrysler Aspen (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | X3 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 102 L |
