2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 810 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Commander | 650 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 4400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |