Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 376 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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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 | 121.1 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 200.3 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 75.6 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 72.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4389 lb. | 5296 lb. | -907 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 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 | 40.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 0.0 in | 60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 39.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -9.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -15.9 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |