2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 599 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.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (677 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 210 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |
