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2022 BMW 228 Gran Coupe vs. 2023 Dodge Charger Review

Picture of the 2022 BMW 228 Gran Coupe

2022 BMW
228 Gran Coupe

MSRP*: $35,700 to $37,700
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Picture of the 2023 Dodge Charger

2023 Dodge
Charger

MSRP*: $32,645 to $77,345
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 12 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG 21 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 292-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 370-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 485-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 717-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 228 hp 292 - 717 hp
Exterior Length 178.5 in 198.4 - 201.0 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 75.0 - 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.4 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.1 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 39.8 in
Rear 35.6 - 38.2 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 36.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Dodge Charger than the BMW 228 Gran Coupe, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 228 Gran Coupe and the Dodge Charger in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 228 Gran Coupe as you will with the Dodge Charger, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW 228 Gran Coupe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Dodge Charger.

Dimensions
Since the BMW 228 Gran Coupe is much slimmer than the Dodge Charger, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW 228 Gran Coupe, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Dodge Charger.

Handling
The BMW 228 Gran Coupe has about the same turning radius as the Dodge Charger, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 228 Gran Coupe is significantly less powerful than the Dodge Charger. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The BMW 228 Gran Coupe has much less torque than the Dodge Charger, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 228 Gran Coupe and the Dodge Charger.

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the BMW 228 Gran Coupe than that of the Dodge Charger.