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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mercedes GLE?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • moderately more efficient
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Mercedes GLE

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  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly 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 GLE is marginally cheaper – starting at 78,900 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,716 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers considerably more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 59 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 GLE offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers a bit more torque with 750 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLE is very slightly lighter – 2,390 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 770 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £78,900
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 309 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes GLE

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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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
72 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
495 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel 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
309 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
637 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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