Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz (1990 – 2000) vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (1992 – 1999): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz is the more powerful of the two, with up to 296 hp against 237 hp. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 2,060 kg. At 4,500 mm, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 271 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz dates from 1990 – 2000, the Jeep Grand Cherokee from 1992 – 1999.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse Kurz
1990 – 2000
|
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
1992 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1990 – 2000 | 1992 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 94 – 296 hp | 116 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 158 – 456 Nm | 278 – 472 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 17.7 s | 9.5 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 130 – 190 km/h | 160 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 – 16.7 L/100 km | 9.9 – 18.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,186 – 4,229 mm | 4,500 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,908 – 1,930 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,060 – 2,365 kg | 1,710 – 1,933 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.