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Jeep Compass vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mercedes GLE?

Jeep Compass vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Jeep Compass is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,712 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers clearly more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 396 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

GLE

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 405 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is considerably lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers moderately more boot space – 655 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE comes out modestly ahead 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Jeep Compass
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Jeep Compass
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 127 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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