2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commander | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2305 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
