BMW X5 2003 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 55 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.84 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger, but lower. BMW X5 is 6 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 2047 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X5 has 639 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This could mean that the BMW X5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 497 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 2`506 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Jeep Grand Cherokee, so Jeep Grand Cherokee quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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