2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | 120 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 51 L |
