1997 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1997 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 330 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (531 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1997 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 1997 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cherokee | E |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
