2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 5 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 152 kg more than 2010 BMW 135.
Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 135 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
