2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Because 2004 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 525 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
