2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 243 kg more than 2006 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Liberty | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Liberty | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |