2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Liberty and 2008 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Liberty | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Liberty | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3698 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |