2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 550 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
