2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 525 | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1951 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |