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BMW X3 vs Jeep Wrangler comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Jeep Wrangler?

BMW X3 vs Jeep Wrangler: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Jeep Wrangler

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW X3 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

Wrangler

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers clearly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jeep Wrangler takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is marginally lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 533 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries very slightly more – 570 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 is far ahead overall 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 £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Jeep Wrangler

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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Jeep Wrangler

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
250 - 269 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
533 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 kg
Payload
546 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
200 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
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jeep
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