2008 BMW 540 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 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 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 620 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 540 | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5654 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 347 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |