2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Grand Cherokee (394 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 523 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
