2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 226 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
