Jeep Wrangler 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Jeep Wrangler
2012 - 2017
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: Crossover / SUVEstate car / wagon
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/AutomaticManual/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: 2.8 - 3.81.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 198 - 285 HP115 - 231 HP
Torque: 315 - 410 NM175 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 - 11.8 seconds6.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 - 12.35.7 - 11.0
Jeep Wrangler petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 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: 3.88 m4.48 m
Width: 1.87 m1.74 m
Height: 1.80 m1.41 m
Jeep Wrangler is 60 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 13 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 39 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 486 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1345 litres
Jeep Wrangler has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Wrangler has 51 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: no data10 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`563~ 2`062
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 30 2002200
Pros and Cons: Jeep Wrangler has
  • roomier boot
BMW 3 sērija has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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