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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mercedes GLS?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

Jeep Grand Cherokee is considerably cheaper – starting at 85,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 105,632 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 10.4 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 254 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS 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 GLS delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 213 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.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Grand Cherokee is slightly lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers clearly more boot space – 520 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries marginally more – 695 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee stands well ahead of its rival 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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Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 45 km
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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 GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
85,600 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
65 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
641 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
637 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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