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, depreciation, overall quality, reliability and retained value. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety 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 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 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: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Jeep offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Both Jeep and Mercedes-Benz vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep and Mercedes-Benz tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 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 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$27,744 - $41,513
Jeep Cherokee
$33,501 - $44,825
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$40,906 - $65,603
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$56,574 - $77,530
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
$43,500 - $61,755
Mercedes-Benz GLC
$52,011 - $69,973
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$67,894 - $135,844
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$67,894 - $135,844
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$29,541 - $41,189
Jeep Cherokee
$27,796 - $41,835
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$38,299 - $62,757
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,960 - $77,781
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
$39,999 - $52,225
Mercedes-Benz GLC
$48,961 - $64,332
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$61,916 - $99,999
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
$61,916 - $99,999
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
36.5%
Jeep Cherokee
43.2%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
46.3%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
50.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
42.1%
Mercedes-Benz GLC
45.5%
Mercedes-Benz GLE
50.9%
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
50.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
221 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
24 / 32 / 27
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz GLE
20 / 27 / 23
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
20 / 27 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz GLC
3500 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
7.1 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLC
7.5 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.9 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
6.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLC
5.8 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLC
9.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.2 / 10
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
7.9 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLC
7.7 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
#5 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#14 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 27 in
Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
#5 of 13 in
Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
#7 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#4 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#4 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
#3 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#10 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#10 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 16 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLA
#6 of 13 in
Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLC
#10 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#14 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#14 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#15 of 18 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLE
#7 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money