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 338 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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 (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 87 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. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 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 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 | 358 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 527 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |