The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,600

€ 34,900

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.46 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
484 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
483 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
185.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
185.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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