The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07)
€ 44,500

€ 31,800

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0d DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
65.9
73
78.2
69.1
73.1
80.9
73 in
Width
73.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
65.9 in
Height
69.1 in
110
179.9
108.8
180.5
179.9 in
Length
180.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.59 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
E83
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
527 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
506 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
176.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.5 cu ft