2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
In comparing the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better car than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Pricing: A used 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from $22,857 to $36,477 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $33,996 to $52,471.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee loses 46.3 percent of its value and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee retains 4.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Grand Cherokee being ranked 16 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee an advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower. The Grand Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. The GLE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 608 miles.This gives the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee the advantage in maximum range. The Grand Cherokee uses regular unleaded, and the GLE uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.66 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,675 - $36,120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$62,310
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,040 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,305
Price Range:
$22,857 - $36,477
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,600 - $37,369
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,605
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,400
# Good or Great Deals:
748
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,165
Price Range:
$33,996 - $52,471
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,626
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,046 - $77,686
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
20.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 31.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 23.6
Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
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53 out of / 67Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
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45 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude, Laredo, Laredo E, Limited, Limited X, North Edition, Overland, SRT, Summit, Trackhawk, Trailhawk, Upland
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.66 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 608 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4513 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4608 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Light Frost Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black / Black/Magma Grey / Black/Tartufo
Brown
Espresso Brown/Magma Grey
White
White/Black
