2013 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2013 Jeep Wrangler and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (281 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 166 kg more than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Jeep Wrangler 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Jeep Mercedes-Benz
Model Wrangler E
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 281 HP 298 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1759 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 4161 mm 4895 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 2071 mm
Vehicle Height 1801 mm 1517 mm
Wheelbase Size 2423 mm 2874 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.3 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km


 

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