Jeep Wrangler 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Jeep Wrangler is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 6.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Jeep Wrangler is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 - 470 HP | 115 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 - 637 NM | 175 - 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 10.3 seconds | 6.7 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, Jeep Wrangler are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 16.8 | 5.7 - 11.0 | |
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Jeep Wrangler petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Jeep Wrangler equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.41 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is larger. Jeep Wrangler is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 46 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 784 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1909 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Jeep Wrangler has more luggage capacity. Jeep Wrangler has 349 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Wrangler (by 564 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 2.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jeep Wrangler can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`668 kg | ~ 2`062 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`145 kg | ~ 1`514 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 523 kg | ~ 548 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 37 400 | 2200 | |
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