2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 BMW Z4 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 44 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
