Are you considering buying an SUV and have questions about these two models? Today, we’ll compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Mercedes-Benz GLS in one of our technical comparisons, where we’ll analyze aspects such as size, towing capacity, engine performance, top-notch features, and price.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been on the market since 2011, and a new generation is set to be introduced this year, going into production before the end of 2021. However, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2021, an exclusive three-row seating variant, has already been revealed.
The current model’s dimensions are 4828 mm in length, 1943 mm in width, and 1802 mm in height, mounted on a platform with a wheelbase of 2915 mm. As for the cargo space, its maximum volume is 457 liters, expandable to 1,554 liters by folding the second-row seats.
In terms of mechanics, the Grand Cherokee is only available with a 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 engine that can produce 250 hp. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the four-wheel-drive system.
In the standard equipment of the Jeep 4×4 (the highest trim level), notable features include lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning with emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, rearview camera, electronic rear differential slip limit, xenon headlights, four-corner air suspension, electrically adjustable seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, active noise reduction, keyless entry and start, UConnect touchscreen system, navigation, and 20-inch wheels, among others.
Mercedes-Benz GLS
On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is the flagship product in the manufacturer’s SUV series. The new generation of GLS was released less than two years ago and brought many significant innovations, partly inherited from its luxury SUV status and partly from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
In terms of size, Mercedes provided a large body with a length of 5207 mm, a width of 1956 mm, and a height of 1823 mm, all on a platform with a wheelbase of 3135 mm. It offers a configuration with six or seven seats (six in the Maybach variant). If it has seven seats, the trunk volume is 355 liters; if there are five seats, it’s 890 liters.
In terms of mechanics, the GLS is equipped with a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine that can generate 286 and 330 hp respectively, and a 3.0-liter inline-six gasoline engine with a power of 367 hp and a V8. The 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine of the GLS 63 AMG version has 490 and 612 hp. Finally, the exclusive Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 shares the 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine, but the power is 557 hp. All engines are equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system.
Its equipment is the most comprehensive from Mercedes, including fatigue alert, involuntary lane change assist, adaptive damping, parking assistant, emergency assistant, active traction or braking, traffic sign reader, blind-spot assistant, 360° panoramic camera, adaptive cruise control, air suspension, electric seats with air conditioning and massage, four-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, leather interior, MBUX dual-screen multimedia system, navigation, and 20-inch alloy wheels, among others.
