2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 721 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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 530. 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 530 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
