2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 520. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 520 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
