2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,985 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 796 kg more than 2008 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | X3 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2985 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2104 kg | 2900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 78 L |
