2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Commander would be higher. 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 141 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Commander | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
