2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 581 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 325 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
