2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2009 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Nitro | 523 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
