The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 29,800

€ 23,000

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
60.4
70.9
78.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
60.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.7
173.8
170.2 in
Length
173.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.38 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
F21
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
ED3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft