2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Sprinter.
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, 2008 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X3 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 51 L |
