2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
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 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X3 | Durango |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1750 kg |
| 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 | 8.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 102 L |
