1995 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 166 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 525 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
