2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class

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4WD 4-Door Laredo

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	16	23	$28,743	$29,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo Altitude	16	23	$28,743	$29,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$37,059	$39,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	16	23	$40,790	$43,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland Summit	16	23	$40,790	$43,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT8	12	18	$52,150	$54,670
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	17	23	$26,803	$27,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo Altitude	17	23	$26,803	$27,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$34,724	$36,795
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	17	23	$37,545	$39,895
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland Summit	17	23	$37,545	$39,895

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4MATIC 4-Door ML 350

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350	17	22	$45,561	$48,990
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 350 BlueTEC	20	27	$46,956	$50,490
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 550	15	20	$53,559	$57,590
M-Class 4MATIC 4-Door ML 63 AMG	14	18	$88,341	$94,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,743

$45,561

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,195

$48,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$817 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee only gets better this year with the addition of the SRT8's thundering HEMI V-8.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class is improved in nearly way, and remains one of the most luxurious and secure choices for families not needing a third row of seats.

TCC Likes

Tasteful, upscale look
Spacious, refined cabin
Choice among all-wheel-drive systems

Smooth, strong, efficient Bluetec
Plush, isolated ride
Handles and maneuvers well

TCC Dislikes

Not quite as crisp-looking as Jeeps past
Boomy exhaust from V-6
Needs Chrysler's new eight-speed automatic

Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
COMAND interface
Conservative exterior styling

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

38.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

132.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.0

58.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.0

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

58.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

58.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

188.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.4

71.5

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

5.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

41.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.1

36.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

75.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.7

71.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.6

12.8 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9 x 1.2

13.0 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

27.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.67

3.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.9

18.6

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P255/50R19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TY8

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P255/50R19

Rear Tire Order Code

TY8

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

750

1080

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

7200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4660

4751

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

19 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.0

10.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

302 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

273 @ 3500-5250

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5L/213

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.42/2.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.86

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.09

3.90

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

4.38

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.92

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent SLA

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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