The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8 Automatic (13 - 16)
€ 50,500

€ 72,600

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
70.1
76.5
84.8
70.6
76.5
84.8
76.5 in
Width
76.5 in
84.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.8 in
70.1 in
Height
70.6 in
114.8
189.8
114.8
190.1
189.8 in
Length
190.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
5174 lb
Curb Weight
5251 lb
6501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6501 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.47 %

General
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
WK
Generation
WK
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
347 hp
at 5200 rpm
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
238 hp
347 hp
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
406 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
Performance
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
21.74 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
28 mpg
18 mpg
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
23 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.8 gal
696 mi
Range
449 mi
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
696 mi
449 mi
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
246.2 kWh
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
170.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 CRD
Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
22.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.1 cu ft
















44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft