The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 27,000

€ 23,000

€ 27,000
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
BMW 120d DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
60.4
70.9
78.7
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.3 in
Height
60.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.7
173.8
166.4 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.06 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
E87
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
168 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
545 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 DPF
117.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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