2010 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 283 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2010 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Liberty | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 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 | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |
