The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD (07 - 10) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 28,900

€ 46,700

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is 2.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
69.1
73.1
80.9
65.4
74.1
82.6
73.1 in
Width
74.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
69.1 in
Height
65.4 in
108.8
180.5
110.6
183
180.5 in
Length
183 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.96 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
KJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
242 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive28i
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.57 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
518 mi
Range
555 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
555 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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).
142.1 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft









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