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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mercedes GLC?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (11 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes GLC is significantly cheaper – starting at 50,300 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,301 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers considerably more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 83 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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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 Mercedes GLC offers somewhat more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers moderately more torque with 750 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 113 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 GLC is markedly lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers somewhat more boot space – 620 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries somewhat more – 641 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 122 - 128 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

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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 GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
637 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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