2009 BMW 125 vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 72 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 125 | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |