Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 376 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 114.8 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 189.1 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 75.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 70.7 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 4389 lb. | 5038 lb. | -649 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 0.0 in | 60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.4 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |