2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 5 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 72 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Jeep BMW
Model Grand Cherokee 5 Series
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 4395 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 439 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 453 Nm 651 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4905 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2094 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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