2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | GL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2069 kg | 2459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
