2003 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2003 BMW 530 and 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 229 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
Because 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 530 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3965 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 | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1899 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
