The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD (07 - 10) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 27,400

€ 43,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
69.1
73.1
80.9
65.9
73
78.2
73.1 in
Width
73 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 in
108.8
180.5
110
179.9
180.5 in
Length
179.9 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.17 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
KJ
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
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24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.31 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
518 mi
Range
412 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
191.4 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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