2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 748 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 118 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
