Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with heated front seats and Alpine audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class counters with head-up display, wireless charging and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Wrangler gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers nappa leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 3-zone in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class responds with a Diesel making 270kW and 750Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 491mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at 4,825mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz G-Class a 115L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 3.0 m tighter, 10.0 m against 13.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class about $2,480 a year (8.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $427 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz G-Class). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Mercedes-Benz G-Class).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $214,900).

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class: more power (270kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 365L), the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,497kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,480 a year against $2,907).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz G-Class scores higher, 65 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class scores 65 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 28 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz G-Class ahead by 23 points), value (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 20 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class costs about $427 less (8.7 L/100km against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 480L in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

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