2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 338 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 325 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |