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Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

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 C Class Wagon offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers very slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 565 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 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, F, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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