2008 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 3 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 118 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |