The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 24,300
€ 66,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
58.9
72.6
80.4
57
71.5
78.9
72.6 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.9 in
Height
57 in
108.9
190.9
108.7
180.3
190.9 in
Length
180.3 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.67 %
General
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
JS
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BMW S65
BYL
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
138 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
26.12 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
38 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
631 mi
Range
316 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
631 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
235 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
127.6 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















