2007 BMW 523 vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 468 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 523 | Commander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 527 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |