2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2008 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Nitro | 545 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
