2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 692 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1763 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 51 L |
