2019 BMW X5 vs. 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 BMW X5 and 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 BMW X5 and the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
When comparing the 2019 BMW X5's and the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2019 BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2019 BMW X5's and the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 BMW X5 ranges from $23,993 to $38,998 while a used 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is priced between $15,927 to $29,901.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 BMW X5 loses 56.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee retains 3.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.4 out of 10 while the Jeep Grand Cherokee's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 11 out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Jeep Grand Cherokee being ranked 9 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Jeep Grand Cherokee the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the BMW X5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 BMW X5’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee base engine makes 295 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Grand Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles.This gives the 2019 BMW X5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee the advantage in maximum range. The X5 uses premium unleaded, and the Grand Cherokee uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has higher safety ratings than the 2019 BMW X5, with an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
60700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58333
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40340 - 105700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30316
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23245 - 35310
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31117
Price Range:
23993 - 38998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
31131
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
19793 - 45892
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
449
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71871
# Good or Great Deals:
207
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22202
Price Range:
15927 - 29901
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
21828
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
14486 - 34454
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1436
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84440
# Good or Great Deals:
550
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.108
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.136
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
25.777285322679106
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.228910323171832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
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49 out of / 64Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
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12 out of / 32Ranking
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61 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive40i, xDrive50i
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude, Laredo, Laredo E, Limited, Limited X, Overland, SRT, Summit, Trackhawk, Trailhawk, Upland
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.84 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6603 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
438 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4813 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4513 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sunstone Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Pyrite Brown Metallic / Terra Brown Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Not available
Brown
Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Not available
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Canberra Beige/Black
Black
Black / Black w/ Brown Contrast Stitching
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Red
Amarone/Black
White
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available