2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Jeep | BMW |
Model | Grand Cherokee | 550 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |