2008 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty. 2012 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 335 | Liberty |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |