2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | GL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
