2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
