2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 322 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (548 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 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 X6 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
