BMW X3 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The BMW X3 starts from $86,100 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L opens at $82,750. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the more affordable entry point by $3,350.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $94,710 and $91,025 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW X3 by roughly $4,415 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW X3 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X3 stands out with wireless charging and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L counters with heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW X3 gets merino leather upholstery while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X3 and 3-zone in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

The BMW X3 uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 210kW and 344Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving the rear wheels.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X3 measures 4,755mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 449mm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L at 5,204mm (3,091mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the BMW X3 and 487L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, giving the BMW X3 a 83L advantage. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 413kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,138/year for the BMW X3 and $3,021/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. That is a $883 annual difference in favour of the BMW X3.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (BMW X3) vs $3,021 (Jeep Grand Cherokee L). The BMW X3 saves you roughly $883 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X3) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee L). Both match on warranty length.