2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2005 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (461 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
