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Jeep Compass vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Jeep Compass vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jeep Compass is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,125 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers significantly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 489 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 675 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is marginally lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers somewhat more boot space – 550 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 127 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Jeep Compass offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Compass is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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