Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 247 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 570 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 43 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes GLE. Thanks to more power Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1690 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: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 202 mm (8 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | Used also on Chrysler 300C | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 782 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 2010 litres | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 456 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`949 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 25 200 | |
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