2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee

MSRP*: $38,035 to $62,560
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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MPG - City 19 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 70.8 ft3 52.6 - 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 lbs 3,500 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 193.5 in 185.7 - 187.5 in
Exterior Width 77.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Jeep Grand Cherokee than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Jeep Grand Cherokee will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Grand Cherokee as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Grand Cherokee will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Grand Cherokee is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. With the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.