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Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Mercedes V Class?

Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • a bit more power
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Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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 V Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,264 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes V Class uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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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 Jeep Gladiator offers a bit more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is very slightly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries visibly more – 908 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 343 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
66,400 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,591 mm
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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