The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 34,900
€ 23,000
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 Dodge Caliber 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 4.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
60.4
70.9
78.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.7
173.8
105.9
170.2
173.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
PK
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
BMW
ED3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
391 mi
Range
687 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
