2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 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 90 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 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 330 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 330 | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 527 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |