2012 Jeep Liberty vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 454 kg more than 2007 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Liberty | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | 320 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 63 L |
