The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 46,200

€ 39,000

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0si 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 4.0.
BMW X3 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.65 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
E83
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

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 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
256 hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 4.0
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
21 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
404 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
401 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
214 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
214 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Dodge Nitro 4.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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