2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 688 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X3 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 132 L |
