2008 BMW X3 vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | X3 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
