2008 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 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 69 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 318 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |