Compare the2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackhawkVS 2020 Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s optional Hill-descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer Hill-descent Control.

Both the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and the AMG GLC Coupe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems and rearview cameras.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk weighs 770 to 1121 pounds more than the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Jeep’s powertrain warranty covers the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Mercedes covers the AMG GLC Coupe. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the AMG GLC Coupe ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 6 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Mercedes dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s warranty.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s engine uses a cast iron block for durability, while the AMG GLC Coupe’s engines use an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s reliability 25 points higher than the AMG GLC Coupe.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 322 more horsepower (707 vs. 385) and 261 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 384) than the AMG GLC 43 Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo V6. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 238 more horsepower (707 vs. 469) and 166 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 479) than the AMG GLC 63 Coupe’s standard 4.0 turbo V8. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 204 more horsepower (707 vs. 503) and 129 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 516) than the AMG GLC 63 S Coupe’s standard 4.0 turbo V8.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has 7.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the AMG GLC Coupe (24.6 vs. 17.4 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s brake rotors are larger than those on the AMG GLC Coupe:

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk stops shorter than the AMG GLC Coupe:

For better traction, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has larger tires than the AMG GLC Coupe (295/45R20 vs. 255/45R20). The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the AMG GLC Coupe (295/45R20 vs. 265/45R20).

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. Run-flat tires aren’t available on some tire packages on the AMG GLC Coupe.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The AMG GLC Coupe’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s wheelbase is 1.6 inches longer than on the AMG GLC Coupe (114.7 inches vs. 113.1 inches).

For better maneuverability, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the AMG GLC Coupe’s (38 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has a 1.9 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the AMG GLC 63 Coupe (8.1 vs. 6.2 inches), allowing the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s minimum ground clearance is 1.7 inches higher than on the AMG GLC 63 S Coupe (8.1 vs. 6.4 inches).

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has 1 inch more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 1.4 inches more rear legroom and 2.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the AMG GLC Coupe.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the AMG GLC Coupe with its rear seat up (36.3 vs. 17.6 cubic feet). The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the AMG GLC Coupe with its rear seat folded (68.3 vs. 49.4 cubic feet).

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the AMG GLC Coupe’s (7200 vs. 3500 pounds).

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The AMG GLC Coupe does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The AMG GLC Coupe’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has a standard rear wiper. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer headlight washers.

On extremely cold winter days, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The AMG GLC Coupe doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee outsold the Mercedes GLC by over three to one during 2019.