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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 85,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Jeep Grand Cherokee?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 56 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Grand Cherokee

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 63 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 859 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers barely more boot space – 520 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries visibly more – 641 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
85,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
45 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
65 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
637 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
280 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jeep
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