Compare 2014 BMW X5 vs 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2014 BMW X5
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2014 Mercedes-Benz M Class
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AWD 4-Door xDrive35d
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35d 23 31 $52,070 $56,600
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i 18 27 $50,690 $55,100
X5 AWD 4-Door xDrive50i 14 22 $62,745 $68,200
X5 RWD 4-Door sDrive35i 19 27 $48,575 $52,800
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4WD 4-Door Altitude
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Altitude 17 24 $31,046 $31,495
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo 17 24 $31,046 $31,495
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited 17 24 $36,856 $38,495
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland 17 24 $43,940 $46,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT8 13 19 $61,191 $64,380
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Summit 17 24 $48,540 $51,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Altitude 17 25 $29,081 $29,495
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo 17 25 $29,081 $29,495
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited 17 25 $34,931 $36,495
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland 17 25 $41,095 $43,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Summit 17 25 $45,695 $48,195
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4MATIC 4-Door ML 350
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350 17 22 $46,770 $50,290
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350 BlueTEC 20 28 $48,165 $51,790
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 550 14 19 $55,289 $59,450
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG 13 17 $90,443 $97,250
M-Class RWD 4-Door ML 350 18 24 $44,445 $47,790
Pricing
Invoice Price
$52,070
$31,046
$46,770
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$56,600
$31,495
$50,290
Monthly Payment Estimate
$943 / month
$525 / month
$838 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.4
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 BMW X5 lightens up its look and its act with a warmer cabin, lots of techno handling tricks, and standout safety gear. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee adds great turbodiesel fuel economy to a resume already blushing with talent. For active families who need to tow a boat or occasionally head off-pavement–but don't need a third row–the 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML is an excellence vehicle choice.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 17 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 24 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
40.4 40.3 40.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Head Room (in)
38.8 39.2 38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 58 58.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.5 39.9 40.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
60.5 58.7 58.5
Second Leg Room (in)
36.6 38.6 38.4
Front Hip Room (in)
- 57 -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 56.2 -
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 105.4 -
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
115.5 114.8 114.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.1 76.5 75.8
Track Width, Front (in)
64.7 63.9 64.7
Length, Overall (in)
191.1 189.8 189.1
Height, Overall (in)
68.5 69.3 70.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
65 64.1 65.2
Liftover Height (in)
- 32.4 -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.6 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
35.8 36.3 38.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
76.7 68.3 80.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
35.8 36.3 38.2
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.6 12.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.7 12.9 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.4 24.6 24.6
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.7 37.1 38.7
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P265/50TR20 P255/50HR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA TV9 NA
Front Tire Size
P255/55HR18 P265/50TR20 P255/50HR19
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA TV9 NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5952 6200 7200
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
5952 6200 7200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
595 620 720
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4930 4677 4751
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 20 X 8 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 20 X 8 19 X 8
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
413 @ 1500 260 @ 4800 273 @ 3500
Engine Order Code
NA ERB NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 3.6 L/220 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 4000 290 @ 6400 302 @ 6500
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Diesel I-6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 19 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 24 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 17 17
Transmission
Drivetrain
All Wheel Four Wheel Drive All Wheel
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.71 4.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 3.45 3.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.11 1.92
Trans Type
8 8 7
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.84 0.73
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.28 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.29 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.14 2.86
Trans Order Code
205 DFL NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.67 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67 -
Summary
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle Sport Utility 4MATIC
Vehicle Name
BMW X5 Jeep Grand Cherokee Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 9.7 9.6 (Est)
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 4.0 (Est)
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 700 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 160 180
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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