Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Jeep Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC and Jeep Cherokee have the same engine power, but Mercedes GLC torque is 50 NM more than Jeep Cherokee. Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Jeep Renegade | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 9 cm shorter than the Jeep Cherokee, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 138 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`500 | 2`475 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 12 200 | |
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