2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
