2009 BMW 130 vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2009 BMW 130 and 2009 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 545 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 130 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 7350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 4330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
