2007 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 543 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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 Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 525 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
