BMW X3 G45 or Jeep Wrangler JL?

2024–present vs 2018–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: X3 G45 4,755 mm, Wrangler JL 4,882 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: X3 G45 570 l, Wrangler JL 548 l.
Lowest consumption: X3 G45 1.6 l/100 km, Wrangler JL 3.5 l/100 km.
Power: X3 G45 140–293 kW, Wrangler JL 147–280 kW.
Standard equipment: X3 G45 40 items (Base), Wrangler JL 35 items (Sport).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X3 G452024–present · 6 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, M Sport ProSpecifications →Listings →

Jeep Wrangler JL2018–present · 4 engines · Sport, Sahara, Rubicon, OverlandSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X3 G452024–presentno listings	Jeep Wrangler JL2018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,755 mm	Length4,334 mm–4,882 mm
Width	Width1,920 mm	Width1,894 mm
Height	Height1,660 mm	Height1,839 mm–1,848 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,865 mm	Wheelbase2,459 mm–3,008 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm–208 mm	Ground clearance242 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume460 l–570 l	Trunk volume365 l–548 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,795 kg–2,205 kg	Curb weight1,880 kg–2,340 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–65 l	Fuel tank65 l–81 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power140–293 kW (190–398 hp)	Power147–280 kW (200–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.1
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 30e xDrive	Lowest consumption3.5 l/100 km · 4xe 380
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · M50 xDrive	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 4xe 380
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Sport
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Base	Items in the base trim35 · Sport
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · M Sport	Items in the top trim36 · Rubicon
Equipment · Comfort13 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X3 G45 or Jeep Wrangler JL?

Length: Jeep Wrangler JL 4,882 mm, BMW X3 G45 4,755 mm (a 127 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,008 vs 2,865 mm. Boot: 548 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X3 G45 or Jeep Wrangler JL?

The most frugal BMW X3 G45 uses 1.6 l/100 km (30e xDrive); the most frugal Jeep Wrangler JL 3.5 l/100 km (4xe 380).

Which is more powerful — BMW X3 G45 or Jeep Wrangler JL?

The strongest BMW X3 G45 makes 293 kW (398 hp) (M50 xDrive); the strongest Jeep Wrangler JL 280 kW (381 hp) (4xe 380).

Other comparisons

X3 G45 vs Audi Q5 III (2024)X3 G45 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 X3 G45 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB X244 Wrangler JL vs BMW iX3 G08 Wrangler JL vs Audi Q5 III (2024)Wrangler JL vs BMW X4 G02 Compare cars →