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Jeep Renegade vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or Mercedes GLS?

Jeep Renegade vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Jeep Renegade

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes GLS

  • significantly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Renegade

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Jeep Renegade is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,005 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

GLS

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLS offers significantly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Jeep Renegade takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

Renegade

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: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Renegade is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers barely more boot space – 355 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries clearly more – 820 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Renegade 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 £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 36 km
Jeep Renegade
Mercedes GLS

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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Jeep Renegade
Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,236 mm
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General

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