The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE is one of the most sought after sport utility vehicles in the world. Its incredible performance, cutting edge tech and sumptuous cabin place it in a class of its own. But can it beat the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a legendary vehicle which has received acclaim for its lovely appearance, substantial powertrains, and superb off-road handling?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a moderately sized SUV with three rows and enough space to seat five. It utilizes the famous unibody platform and has both rear and independent suspension. A 7 slot grille can be seen in front, with wheel arches that are trapezoidal shaped and an elevated riding height. Passengers within the cabin will be treated to soft leather and large touchscreens.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE can also seat five, with a sporty exterior that displays a swoopy style that is slightly futuristic. The sloping roofline in the rear and front looks impressive, and within the cabin passengers will be presented with dual displays that comprise the vehicle’s instrument panel. The upholstery can be configured in many different trims and hues, all of which look stunning.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE does an outstanding job of avoiding accidents. It accomplishes this through pedestrian detection, blind area monitoring, lane and cruise control, a camera with surround view, and automatic lane switches. The IIHS is so impressed that it gave the Mercedes-Benz GLE the coveted Top Safety Pick award, and luxuries within its cabin include powered seats, keyless start, 12.3 inch displays, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, climate control which covers four zones and an audio system from Burmester.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has safety test scores which are mixed. While the 4 wheel drive variants received a five star rating, it was dinged for its lackluster rollover and frontal impact protection. The IIHS referred to its overlap crash prevention as being marginal and its side impact protection as being poor. Luxuries within its cabin include powered seats, 8.4 inch displays, leather upholstery, dual USB ports and the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with a V6, 3.6 liter engine that can generate 295 horsepower that is wedded to an eight speed automatic. The Mercedes-Benz GLE responds with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 255 horsepower that enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about seven seconds.
While the Jeep Grand Cherokee has tremendous horsepower, this doesn’t matter because its safety features are abysmal, and since the Mercedes-Benz GLE is much safer to drive, this makes it the vehicle of choice especially for families with children.
If you are interested in buying the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE, let Mercedes-Benz of Huntington deliver the best deal in town for you. We serve customers throughout the state and its surrounding regions. Drop by our showroom located in Huntington or call us to pre-book for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE test drive appointment today!
