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2026 Jeep Cherokee vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$90,250MSRP
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2026 Jeep Cherokee
2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$90,250MSRP
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2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
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MSRP

$90,250

MSRP

$35,000

Listings

163

Listings

2643

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

Pros

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Less-polarizing styling than before

Cons

  • Overly-complicated vehicle settings

  • Less cargo space than some competitors

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews Summary

2026 Jeep Cherokee Reviews Summary

The Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but it features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink. This is also the first Cherokee — and the only current North American-market Jeep — with a hybrid powertrain.

Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.0L 375 hp I6

Engine

1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

4X4

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

375 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

1.08 kWh

MPG City

19

MPG City

39

MPG Highway

24

MPG Highway

35
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$90,250MSRP
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2026 Jeep Cherokee
2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$90,250MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$90,250
$35,000
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Standard all-wheel drive

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Less-polarizing styling than before

Cons

  • Overly-complicated vehicle settings

  • Less cargo space than some competitors

Summary

The Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but it features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink. This is also the first Cherokee — and the only current North American-market Jeep — with a hybrid powertrain.

Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.0L 375 hp I6
1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid
Drive Train
AWD
4X4
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
375 hp @ 5500 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
1.08 kWh
MPG City
19
39
MPG Highway
24
35
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