2009 BMW 128 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 BMW 128 and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 513 kg more than 2009 BMW 128. 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 128 | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 527 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |