2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 530 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 239 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |