2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 281 kg more than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 530 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
