Dodge Neon (2003 – 2005) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (2002 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 230 hp at most. The Dodge Neon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.5 s. The BMW 3 Series Sedan has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 238 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Dodge Neon is the lighter car, from 1,171 kg against 1,285 kg.
| Specification |
Dodge
Neon
2003 – 2005
|
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 5 | 27 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 – 230 hp | 115 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 178 – 339 Nm | 175 – 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 9.0 s | 6.5 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 238 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.8 L/100 km | 5.5 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 – 4,463 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,709 – 1,712 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,435 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,171 – 1,337 kg | 144 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.