Jeep Cherokee 2008 vs BMW X3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 64 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.2 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Cherokee consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Cherokee could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Cherokee consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Jeep Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
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Jeep Cherokee is smaller, but higher. Jeep Cherokee is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Cherokee is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 878 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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Jeep Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Cherokee has 398 litres more trunk space than the BMW X3. The BMW X3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Jeep Cherokee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6400 | |
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