2008 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 118 | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |