2009 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2009 BMW 323 and 2009 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 323.
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 Liberty (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 323. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 323 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 323 | Liberty |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |