2021 BMW X5 vs. 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 BMW X5 and 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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 2021 BMW X5 and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
In comparing the 2021 BMW X5's and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2021 BMW X5's and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 BMW X5 ranges from $39,407 to $60,000 while a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is priced between $31,994 to $47,525.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 BMW X5 loses 55 percent of its value and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L loses 38.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L retains 16.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 BMW X5’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L base engine makes 290 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Grand Cherokee L is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles.This gives the 2021 BMW X5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the advantage in maximum range. The X5 uses premium unleaded, and the Grand Cherokee L uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L has higher safety ratings than the 2021 BMW X5, with an average rating of 4.98 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$59,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,000 - $37,580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,770
Price Range:
$39,407 - $60,000
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
465
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46,340
# Good or Great Deals:
279
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,178
Price Range:
$31,994 - $47,525
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,840 - $46,487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,715
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,626
# Good or Great Deals:
932
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.6 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
38.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 32.1
BMW X5 Rankings
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54 out of / 68Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rankings
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9 out of / 32Ranking
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 BMW X5 Trim Levels
M50i xDrive, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trim Levels
Altitude, Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve
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 / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.98 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 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):
437 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
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:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
159.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4828 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4618 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
204.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Not available
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Canberra Beige/Black
Black
Black / Black w/ Brown Contrast Stitching
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue
Interior Colors
Beige
Global Black/Wicker Beige
Black
Global Black
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
