Jeep Wrangler 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 56 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.9 | |
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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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3 | |
| 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 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 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 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 46 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 898 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Jeep Wrangler has more luggage capacity. Jeep Wrangler has 463 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 705 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Jeep Wrangler can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`225 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 47 000 | 2200 | |
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