2008 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 830 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.

Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 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 330 2010 Jeep Commander
Make BMW Jeep
Model 330 Commander
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 347 HP
Torque 300 Nm 520 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 208 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 7.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 2355 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 15.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 80 L