2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 22 kg more than 2008 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Liberty | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Liberty | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |