2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2015 Lexus GX vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2015 Lexus GX

2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

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4WD 4-Door Altitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Altitude	17	24	$31,840	$31,995
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door High Altitude	17	24	$44,779	$46,595
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	17	24	$31,840	$31,995
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$37,776	$39,065
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	17	24	$44,779	$46,595
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT	13	19	$62,314	$64,895
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Summit	17	24	$49,801	$51,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Altitude	17	25	$29,855	$29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door High Altitude	17	25	$41,904	$43,595
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	17	25	$29,855	$29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	17	25	$35,831	$37,065
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	17	25	$41,904	$43,595
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Summit	17	25	$46,926	$48,995

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4WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GX 460 4WD 4-Door	15	20	$45,527	$49,485
GX 460 4WD 4-Door Luxury	15	20	$56,225	$61,115

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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC	19	26	$59,148	$63,600
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450	17	21	$60,636	$65,200
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550	13	18	$83,654	$89,950
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 63 AMG	13	17	$111,089	$119,450

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,840

$45,527

$59,148

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,995

$49,485

$63,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$533 / month

$825 / month

$1060 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers an engine for everyone, and a feature list as extensive as those found in luxury sedans.

The 2015 Lexus GX can go where few others can, but how many luxury car owners really take their SUVs off-road?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class offers the most Mercedes luxury to the most people, with a pleasant ride and easy driving dynamics to boot.

TCC Likes

Looks far more expensive than it is
Eight-speed automatics for all
Ecodiesel's 30-mpg rating, 730-mile range

Towing ability
Good front seats, driving position
Useful off-road electronics

Interior is spacious, flexible
Wide range of powertrains
Still looks rugged

TCC Dislikes

What's with that wan little grille?
Almost every version's over $30k
HEMI seems somewhat pointless now

Side-opening hatch opens away from the curb
Too-light steering
Poor gas mileage

More all-weather than off-road
V-8 versions' fuel economy
Difficult COMAND system

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

20 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

55.4

58.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

40.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

58.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

41.7

40.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

34.1

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.2

Third Head Room (in)

35.2

38.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

50.5

Third Leg Room (in)

29.3

Third Hip Room (in)

43.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

62.4

64.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

8.1

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

192.1

201.6

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

74.2

72.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

62.4

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

109.8

121.1

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.5

74.2

84.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

46.7

49.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.3

64.7

93.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

11.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

52.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.3

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

13.3

13.8

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

38.1

40.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P265/60HR18

P275/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TV9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P265/60HR18

P275/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TV9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4677

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6600

7165

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

180

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

329 @ 3500

455 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

4.6 L/281

3.0 L/182

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

301 @ 5500

240 @ 3600

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.00

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.59

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.52

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.40

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.72

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.22

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.04

2.86

Trans Order Code

DFL

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Trans PTO Access

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lexus GX 460

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.91

3.27

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.91

3.27

Emissions

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

9.3 (Est)

10.4

9.9

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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