2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Cherokee 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Jeep Mercedes-Benz
Model Cherokee C
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 307 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.8 mm 82.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1829 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 62 L