Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Jeep Cherokee 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLC) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jeep Cherokee) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 100 HP less power than Jeep Cherokee, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 9 cm shorter than the Jeep Cherokee, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 448 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1555 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Jeep Cherokee may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC scores higher in safety tests, but Jeep Cherokee is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 16 200 | |
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