The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 39,000

€ 52,100

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 4.0 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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
183.3
180.5 in
Length
183.3 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.81 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KJ
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
401 mi
Range
706 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
706 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
214 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).
121.3 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 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