2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Cherokee | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |
