Jeep Wrangler JK or Mercedes-Benz GLK X204?

2007–2018 vs 2008–2015 · SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Wrangler JK 4,751 mm, GLK X204 4,536 mm — a 22 cm difference.
Boot: Wrangler JK 935 l, GLK X204 450 l.
Lowest consumption: Wrangler JK 8.8 l/100 km, GLK X204 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Wrangler JK 130–209 kW, GLK X204 105–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Wrangler JK 32 items (Sport), GLK X204 33 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: GLK X204 from €9,150 (1 listing); no Wrangler JK is listed right now.

Jeep Wrangler JK2007–2018 · 4 engines · Sport, Sahara, Rubicon, OverlandSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLK X2042008–2015 · 11 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Off-Road-Paket, AMG Sport-PaketSpecifications →1 listing from €9,150 →

Only differences

better value

	Jeep Wrangler JK2007–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLK X2042008–20151 listing · from €9,150
Dimensions
Length	Length4,223 mm–4,751 mm	Length4,528 mm–4,536 mm
Width	Width1,873 mm–1,877 mm	Width1,840 mm
Height	Height1,800 mm–1,840 mm	Height1,669 mm–1,689 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,424 mm–2,947 mm	Wheelbase2,755 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance224 mm	Ground clearance182 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume481 l–935 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,760 kg–2,030 kg	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–85 l	Fuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2018	Production years2008–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines11
Power	Power130–209 kW (177–284 hp)	Power105–225 kW (143–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–3.8	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.8 l/100 km · 2.8 CRD 200 Unlimited	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 3.6 V6 Pentastar	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed238 km/h
Trim levelsSport · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Sport	Items in the base trim33 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Sahara	Items in the top trim35 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior6 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€9,150

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jeep Wrangler JK or Mercedes-Benz GLK X204?

Length: Jeep Wrangler JK 4,751 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 4,536 mm (a 215 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,947 vs 2,755 mm. Boot: 935 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jeep Wrangler JK or Mercedes-Benz GLK X204?

The most frugal Jeep Wrangler JK uses 8.8 l/100 km (2.8 CRD 200 Unlimited); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 5.5 l/100 km (220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Jeep Wrangler JK or Mercedes-Benz GLK X204?

The strongest Jeep Wrangler JK makes 209 kW (284 hp) (3.6 V6 Pentastar); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 225 kW (306 hp) (350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY).

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