Jeep Wrangler 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 16 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Wrangler could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.41 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 litres | 435 litres | |
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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 data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 200 | 2400 | |
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