2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter and 2009 BMW 520 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 BMW 520.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 520. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 BMW 520 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Sprinter | 520 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |