2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class wins clearly, 94.6 to 65.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on space & cargo.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is sold in the U.S. as an electric and hybrid midsize SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the GLC40…
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class wins clearly, 94.6 to 65.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 65.3 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Classoverall 94.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 19.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 70.5 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 61.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 65.3 | 94.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD · Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: base trim GLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class wins
- It lists 8 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It is rated 119 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $3,200).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It holds 31.7 cu ft behind the second row against 20.1.
- It opens up to 72.4 cu ft of cargo against 61.4.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $63,500 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled | Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors with Front Disconnect Unit |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 483 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 123 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | 119 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | 115 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 2 |
| Transmission type | manual | Two-Speed (1st: 11:1 / 2nd: 5:1) |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | — |
| Overall height | 73.6 in | 64.7 in |
| Overall length | 167 in | 191 in |
| Overall width | 73.9 in | 75.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 72.4 cu-ft | 61.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.7 cu-ft | 20.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 35.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,003 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,003 lbs | 5,578 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Four-Link |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Multi-Link with Steel Coil Springs |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | Speed-Dependent, Electro-Mechanical Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 32.7 ft | 19.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 371 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 328 mm | 361 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P245/75R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
60 features · differences first, then sharedSafety13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Surround View 360 Camera | — | std |
| Active Brake Assist | — | std |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | — |
| Blind Spot Assist | — | std |
| Digital Extra: Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Digital Extras: Restart Function, Route-Based Speed Adjustment and Speed Limit Function | — | std |
| Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE ASSIST | — | opt |
| Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO (available at a later date) | — | opt |
| Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360 | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | std | — |
| High Performance LED Headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist | — | std |
| MB.DRIVE Standard (Lane Keeping Function, Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning, Stop Sign and Traffic Light Warning, Speed Limit Warning, Brake Assist, Emergency Stop Function, Maneuvering Assist and Reversing Camera) | — | std |
| PRE-SAFE® with PRE-SAFE® Sound | — | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.25-inch Driver Display, 14-inch Central Multimedia Display and 14-inch Digital Trim Panel | — | std |
| Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System (16 speakers, 850 watts) with Dolby Atmos®, Sound Personalization, Automatic Seat Recognition, Noise Compensation and Chrome Speaker Covers | — | opt |
| Digital Extra: MB.CHARGE Public | — | std |
| Digital Extra: MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence (7-years) | — | std |
| Digital Extra: MBUX Smartphone Integration with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | — | std |
| Exclusive Package (Mercedes-Benz ICONIC Grille with Illuminated Panel, Panoramic Roof with SKY CONTROL, MBUX Superscreen with 14-inch Passenger Display, Ambient Lighting and Illuminated Door Sills) | — | opt |
| Fourth Generation MBUX Infotainment Powered by MB.OS | — | std |
| MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display | — | opt |
| MBUX Hyperscreen with Seamless 39.1-inch Display | — | opt |
| MBUX Profile Authentication via Facial Recognition | — | std |
| Pinnacle Package (All Features of Exclusive Package, DIGITAL LIGHT, Active Ambient Lighting, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System and ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL) | — | opt |
| Pinnacle Plus Package (All Features of Pinnacle Package, Digital Extra: DIGITAL LIGHT with Projection Function, Ambient Lighting for Panoramic Roof with SKY CONTROL, MBUX Hyperscreen with Seamless 39.1-inch Display, Burmester® 4D Surround Sound System, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Massage Function Plus, Heated Rear Seats and PRE-SAFE Impulse Side) | — | opt |
| SiriusXM 360L Satellite Radio with Trial Period | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Extra: Digital Vehicle Key for Smartphone | — | std |
| KEYLESS-GO Convenience Package w/ Digital Extras | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control with Pre-Entry Climate Control | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Power Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support and Memory | — | std |
| Heated Power Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support and Memory | — | std |
| AMG Line Sport Seat Package | — | opt |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient Lighting for Panoramic Roof with SKY CONTROL | — | opt |
| New Multifunction Steering Wheel in Leather | — | std |
| Vegan Package – world's first independently certified vegan interior from an automaker | — | opt |
Exterior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 20-inch Wheels | — | std |
| 21-inch Wheels | — | opt |
| AMG Line (AMG Exterior Styling, AMG Wheels, Multifunction Sports Steering Wheel in Nappa Leather, AMG Floor Mats and AMG Sports Pedals) | — | opt |
| AMG Line Plus with Night Package | — | opt |
| AMG Night Package | — | opt |
| Full Glass Panoramic Roof with Infrared Film and Low-Emissivity Coating | — | std |
| Heated Power Adjustable and Folding Driver and Passenger Exterior Mirrors | — | std |
| High Performance LED Headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist and Daytime Running Light Star | — | std |
| Illuminated Grille Outline and Illuminated Central Mercedes-Benz Star | — | std |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | std | — |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | std | — |
| Panoramic Roof with SKY CONTROL | — | opt |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers and Heated Windshield Washer System | — | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| AMG Performance 4MATIC+ Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | std | — |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | std | — |
| Adjustable Regenerative Braking with Four Levels of Recuperation ("D Auto," "D+," "D" and "D-") | — | std |
| AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with "Slippery," "Comfort," "Sport," "Sport+" & "Individual" Drive Programs | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | std | — |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | std | — |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agility & Comfort Package (AIRMATIC Air Suspension with Intelligent Suspension Control, 4.5-degree Rear-Axle Steering) | — | opt |
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | std | — |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitch and Digital Extra: Trailer Maneuvering Assist | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassGLC 400 4MATIC Electric (Base) AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $63,500 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | $63,500 – $75,900 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | GLC400 4matic electric (ST) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 119 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 350 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Jeep Wrangler or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class wins clearly, 94.6 to 65.3, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class scores 94.6 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 65.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Jeep Wrangler or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
2027 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Jeep Wrangler and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class?
Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class wins: it lists 8 standard driver-assist features against 3, is rated 119 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $2,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $3,200). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it holds 31.7 cu ft behind the second row against 20.1 and opens up to 72.4 cu ft of cargo against 61.4. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.