2007 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 118 | Liberty |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |