2005 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 537 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 325 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
