Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Price and cost per week

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.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with Alpine audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate 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 GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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 Coupe responds with a Petrol making 190kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 190kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 205L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 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 Coupe about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $712 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $111,400) and more power (200kW against 190kW).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 365L), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,497kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,195 a year against $2,907).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 31 points), fuel economy (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 22 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs about $712 less (7.7 L/100km against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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