Car comparison

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2)

SRT8 6.4 V8

477 hp6417 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    477 hp
    356 kW
  • Lightest
    2,336 kg
    5,150 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
477hp356kW
435hp324kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,336kg5,150lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,948kg6,499lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,417cc392cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,859mm191in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,958mm77in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,756mm69in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,633mm64in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
211mm8in
-
Trunk volume-
680L
Max trunk volume-
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
93L
100L
CO2 emissions-
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V86,000 rpm4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
23.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
477 hp
356 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8 has 42 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
2,336 kg
5,150 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
257 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V85.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: 5.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
554 km
344 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
477 hp
356 kW
5.0 s
257 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
477 hp
356 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,336 kg
5,150 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
-
269 g/km
Trunk score
-
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500
Consumption16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.40 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.31 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,410 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (196 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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