BMW 2-Series (2015) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) Specs

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2015 BMW 2-Series and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	BMW 2-Series	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400	6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	114.8 in	-8.9 in
Length	174.7 in	189.8 in	-15.1 in
Width	69.8 in	76.3 in	-6.5 in
Height	55.8 in	69.4 in	-13.6 in
Curb Weight	3695 lb.	5150 lb.	-1455 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	24.6 gal.	-10.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	58.6 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.3 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	39.3 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	58.0 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.0 in	38.6 in	-5.6 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	36.3 ft³	-22.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.8 ft³	68.3 ft³	-54.5 ft³

2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

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