2006 BMW 645 vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 1 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 645 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |