Mercedes E class 1999 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 23 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 34 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2047 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 504 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`506 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Jeep Grand Cherokee, so Jeep Grand Cherokee quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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