The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar Active Drive Lock Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 43,600

€ 48,000

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLK 280 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar.
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.7
73.2
82.3
72.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
66.5 in
Height
65.7 in
108.5
178.3
106.3
182
178.3 in
Length
182 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4171 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.28 %

General
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
X204
Generation
KL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
268 hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.56 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
15.56 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
24 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
395 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
373 mi
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Environmental Impact
197 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
189.4 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft