2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Nitro and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Nitro | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Nitro | 325 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 63 L |