2009 Dodge Avenger vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Avenger would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Avenger | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
