2011 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2011 BMW M3 and 2011 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 148 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW M3 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M3 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1424 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
