2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (330 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 312 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | X5 | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |