The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar Active Drive Lock Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 47,400

€ 48,000

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
65.9
73
78.2
65.7
73.2
82.3
73 in
Width
73.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
110
179.9
106.3
182
179.9 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4171 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
2.76 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
E83
Generation
KL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
268 hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.56 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
15.56 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
24 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
429 mi
Range
373 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
373 mi
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
189.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft