Dodge Durango vs. BMW X3 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the BMW X3 to the dealership as the Dodge. As far as gas mileage, the BMW has the Dodge Durango beat. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the BMW X3 is the winner regarding fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the X3 costs roughly as much as the Dodge Durango (though the Dodge Durango is a little cheaper). The BMW X3 is considerably more expensive than the Dodge with respect to final cost. The BMW will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Durango.

Utility
The Dodge Durango is likely a better choice than the BMW X3 with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable beasts. The Dodge Durango will quite certainly prove more convenient than the BMW for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Durango outpulls the BMW X3 by a big margin.

Convenience
The BMW's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge Durango.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Durango's front cabin compared to the X3. The ampler interior dimensions of the Durango make it roomier for your passengers than the BMW X3.

Dimensions
The Durango is likely to feel a tad sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the BMW X3. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Durango than the BMW X3 because of its bigger tank. The BMW and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces. The BMW X3's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Durango.

Performance
The Dodge Durango is likely to feel a bit sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the X3.

Handling
The Dodge Durango and the BMW X3 have approximately similar tires.

Drivetrain
The BMW's engine is tremendously smaller than the Dodge Durango's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge is quite a bit more powerful than the X3. The Dodge Durango packs quite a wallop compared to the BMW as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Durango isn't quite as generous as the BMW X3's.