2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep 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 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 330 | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
