2009 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2009 BMW 318 and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 318 | Charger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |