2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
