2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 670 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
