2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Nitro | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
