The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 34,200
€ 15,600
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 1.8.
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
60.4
70.9
78.7
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
60.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.7
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
E81
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Code
EBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
124 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Performance
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
32 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
576 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
428 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Dodge Caliber 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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
















