2004 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,924 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 86 kg more than 2004 BMW 530.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 530 (290 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 530 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
