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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mercedes SL Class?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee is noticeably cheaper – starting at 85,600 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,076 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers substantially more range – reaching up to 45 km, about 33 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 436 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 783 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.

Seats: Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers considerably more boot space – 520 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries considerably more – 641 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly superior 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.

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Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 45 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes SL Class

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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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
637 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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