2008 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 323 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 34 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
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) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 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:
| 2008 BMW 323 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 323 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3778 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
