Jeep vs. Mercedes-Benz
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep and Mercedes-Benz contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Jeep and Mercedes-Benz cars.
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower and towing capacity. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Jeep and Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.
Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 7 model comparisons, with Mercedes-Benz offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 6 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Jeep and Mercedes-Benz have the same towing capacity.
Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Mercedes-Benz with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 6 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 3 coupes, and 3 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Mercedes-Benz offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 7 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Mercedes-Benz offers 16 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 8 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$32,590 - $39,587
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,601 - $62,086
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$52,243 - $72,562
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
$43,420 - $54,540
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$67,845 - $109,657
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$91,763 - $166,193
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$91,763 - $166,193
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
$165,883 - $239,149
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
$51,645 - $78,302
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$67,845 - $109,657
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$34,500 - $56,928
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$47,727 - $72,537
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
$47,130 - $52,398
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$61,948 - $101,304
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$79,881 - $144,894
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$79,881 - $144,894
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
$158,255 - $259,999
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
$44,343 - $64,953
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$61,948 - $101,304
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
46.1%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
52.7%
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
49.2%
Jeep Wagoneer
49.1%
Jeep Wagoneer
49.1%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
55%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
48.2%
Mercedes-Benz GLE
50.8%
Mercedes-Benz GLS
56.1%
Mercedes-Benz GLS
56.1%
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
39.8%
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
51.4%
Mercedes-Benz GLE
50.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
540 hp / 521 foot-lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
420 hp / 468 foot-lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
420 hp / 468 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
210 hp / 230 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
221 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
375 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
375 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
443 hp / 413 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
14 / 20 / 17
Jeep Wagoneer
17 / 24 / 20
Jeep Wagoneer
17 / 24 / 20
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz GLS
19 / 24 / 21
Mercedes-Benz GLS
19 / 24 / 21
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
17 / 19 / 18
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
24 / 32 / 27
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
9810 lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
10000 lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
10000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
3500 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7700 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7700 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7700 lbs
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
7000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
3500 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
7.9 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
8.5 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Not available
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
7.8 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.7 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Not available
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
8.0 / 10
Jeep Wagoneer
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE
10 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Not available
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
10 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.1 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Jeep Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Jeep Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
7.9 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.8 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7.4 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7.4 / 10
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
7.7 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
#4 of 21 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#4 of 17 in
Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
#2 of 12 in
Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#2 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#2 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
#2 of 21 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#13 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#4 of 17 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
#2 of 12 in
Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#9 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#9 of 27 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#7 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money