Mercedes E class 1999 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999
| 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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 373 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 74 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 58 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.76 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 23 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1920 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 127 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`505 | |
| 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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