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 - 3.6 | 1.8 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 - 285 HP | 115 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 - 450 NM | 175 - 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 - 9.6 seconds | 6.7 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Jeep Wrangler. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 - 12.4 | 5.7 - 11.0 | |
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Jeep Wrangler petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Jeep Wrangler equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 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: | 4.28 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.41 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 46 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 203 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
508 litres | 1345 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Jeep Wrangler has 232 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 837 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 0.5 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`410 kg | ~ 2`062 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`893 kg | ~ 1`514 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 517 kg | ~ 548 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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