2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 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. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.7 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 | 2209 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2160 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
