Mercedes GLE 2015 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 247 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 570 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 43 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 202 mm (8 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 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 Chrysler 300C | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLE 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: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLE is 2 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | 1554 litres | |
| Mercedes GLE has 92 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 456 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`949 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 23 000 | |
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