2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
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 X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X3 | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | X3 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 93 L |