2005 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot 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, 2005 BMW M3 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | M3 | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
