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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • very slightly more trunk space

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly 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 clearly 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.

3 Series Saloon

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 clearly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

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

Grand Cherokee

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 significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 859 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers very slightly 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 markedly 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 is decisively ahead 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
Jeep Grand Cherokee
BMW 3 Series Saloon

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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

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
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
65 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,914 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,858 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,004 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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