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Mercedes S-Class vs Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 85,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Mercedes S-Class vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • markedly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Jeep Grand Cherokee is markedly cheaper – starting at 85,600 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 73 km more than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Grand Cherokee

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 380 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 637 Nm. That’s about 213 Nm more.

S-Class

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 S-Class is slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers barely more boot space – 530 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries barely more – 660 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
Mercedes S-Class
Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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 S-Class
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
85,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
45 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
65 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
637 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
280 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

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