2012 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 658 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 116 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4324 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
