Jeep Avenger vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Jeep Avenger features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Avenger gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV offers nappa leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Avenger uses a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor producing 115kW and 260Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV responds with a Electric making 265kW and 800Nm, paired to a 1 spd auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 115kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54kWh (Jeep Avenger) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV), giving WLTP ranges of 396km and 609km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Jeep Avenger) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Avenger measures 4,084mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 1041mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV at 5,125mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 355L in the Jeep Avenger and 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 290L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 1.9 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $283 a year less for the Jeep Avenger.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Avenger), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Avenger: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $225,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($787 a year against $1,070).

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 115kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 355L).

The Verdict

Jeep Avenger scores higher, 68 vs 62

The Jeep Avenger scores 68 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 40 points), energy efficiency (Jeep Avenger ahead by 39 points), value (Jeep Avenger ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Jeep Avenger costs about $283 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 22.3 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 355L in the Jeep Avenger, 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

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