Jeep Grand Cherokee vs BMW X5
The BMW X5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW X5 leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 87 configurations
2015–2027
BMW X5
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 61 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Jeep Grand Cherokee | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 31 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $2,900 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 177 g/mi | 130 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, 3.6, SIDI; PHEV, 5.7 | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity, Midgrade | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 87 | 61 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Grand Cherokee vs X5: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Jeep Grand Cherokee or the BMW X5?
The BMW X5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,900 for the BMW X5 — a difference of roughly $250 per year.
What engines do the Grand Cherokee and X5 offer?
Jeep Grand Cherokee: SIDI, 3.6, SIDI; PHEV, 5.7. BMW X5: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the BMW X5 as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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