Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 9 Nov 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Jeep Wrangler
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo
- Power
- 200kW
- Economy
- 10.2 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 365L
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
6 of 27 standard · no option data · 21 no dataFrom
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 7.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 600L
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$81,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$89,900RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $356 a week in repayments ($81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC200 4MATIC
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $393 a week in repayments ($89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Wrangler starts $7,910 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep WranglerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Jeep Wrangler and 0 on the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Jeep Wrangler
- REC-006656 · published 2 Jul 2026Wrangler / Gladiator: EHPS pump connector can overheat and start a fireYear range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-000743 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- REC-000742 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- 4 more on the model page.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006414 · published 29 Aug 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering coupling bolts may not meet specifications and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006318 · published 28 Mar 2025Due to a software issue, the high-voltage starter generator may experience an intermittent overload, which could deactivate functions of the system.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- 26 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments.
The Jeep Wrangler stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Alpine audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLC counters with head-up display and panoramic roof. 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 GLC offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
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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 GLC responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.
The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC is 1.1s 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, 382mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 4,716mm (2,888mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLC generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC a 235L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLC seats 5 vs 4.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 503kg 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 1.9 m tighter, 10.0 m against 11.9 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 GLC about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $769 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Mercedes-Benz GLC).
Where each one leads
The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $89,900) and more power (200kW against 150kW).
The Mercedes-Benz GLC: the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 365L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,497kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $2,907).
The Verdict
Level: here's what splits them
The Jeep Wrangler (60) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (62) are too close to call on the figures we hold. What splits them: fuel economy (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 24 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 14 points), reliability (Mercedes-Benz GLC ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC costs about $769 less (7.5 L/100km against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Jeep WranglerDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Jeep Wrangler and Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest at $81,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLC by $7,910.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC uses the least fuel at 7.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mercedes-Benz GLC holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Jeep Wrangler, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the largest boot at 600L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Jeep Wrangler makes the most power at 200kW. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is quickest to 100km/h in 8.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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