2005 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 740 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |
