The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i (08 - 10) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD (07 - 10)
€ 45,200

€ 28,900

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30i 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 xDrive30i
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 xDrive30i
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
E83
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
14.93 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
25 mpg
28 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
438 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
438 mi
518 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
179.9 kWh
172.8 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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