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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mercedes Citan?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

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 Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 235 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Citan

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers clearly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 249 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers significantly more torque with 637 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 367 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

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 Citan is considerably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 878 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries very slightly more – 644 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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 £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 - 280 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes Citan

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
65 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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