2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 521 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 525 | Compass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
