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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 130 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.7 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 450'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SL | 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 |
1975 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 72 litres). | |||
| 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`280 | 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 (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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