Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, 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 X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 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 X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is smaller, but higher. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1104 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2047 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Grand Cherokee has 639 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 497 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`506 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Jeep Grand Cherokee, so Jeep Grand Cherokee quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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