2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 418 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Compass | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |
