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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or BMW X3?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW X3: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

BMW X3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 43 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

X3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers marginally more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X3 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 X3 delivers marginally more torque with 670 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 33 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 X3 is visibly lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 504 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a bit more capacity – up to 2,004 L, about 304 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries somewhat more – 641 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 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.

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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
Jeep Grand Cherokee
BMW X3

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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 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 Grand Cherokee
BMW X3

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
72 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,914 mm
Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,858 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,004 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 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
F, E, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
BMW
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