BMW X3 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
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MSRP$51,300 | MSRP$37,995 |
Listings9363 | Listings9782 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
Reviews SummaryJeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside, a bigger touchscreen inside, and a restructured lineup of trim levels round out the changes. Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain, or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City27 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.5 cu ft | Cargo Space37.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4176 lbs | Curb Weight4238 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height70.8 in |
Length187.2 in | Length193.5 in |
Width83.9 in | Width84.6 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase116.7 in |
Maximum Payload1107 lbs | Maximum Payload1280 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $51,300 | $37,995 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | Jeep’s midsize SUV gains something and loses something for the 2026 model year. A mild refresh brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is no more. Styling changes outside, a bigger touchscreen inside, and a restructured lineup of trim levels round out the changes. Verdict: The turbo-four engine is impressive, but it can’t account for the lack of a hybrid powertrain, or the price tag for the best version of this grand dame of SUVs. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.5 cu ft | 37.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4176 lbs | 4238 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 70.8 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 193.5 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 84.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 116.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1107 lbs | 1280 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4001 lbs | 6200 lbs |
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