2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 BMW 730.
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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Grand Cherokee | 730 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |