2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | M5 | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |