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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,887 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 245 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Citan Transporter

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 significantly 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 Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

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

Grand Cherokee

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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,053 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries a bit more – 787 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is decisively 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 262 - 290 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
65 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
641 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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