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Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,103 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 416 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 Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

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, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is far ahead 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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Jeep Gladiator

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Costs and Consumption
Price
66,400 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
257 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Jeep Gladiator offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Gladiator is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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