2010 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jeep Commander | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Commander | 320 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |