2005 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 740 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |
