Jeep Grand Cherokee 0–60 Times
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 57 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT and Motor Trend and more. A further 3 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 116.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, which took 10.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 76.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 57 verified production tests of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.92 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.22 seconds at 91.57 mph.
Separately, 3 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, led by the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hennessey SRT600 at 3.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 3.30sec 2018 Trackhawk · stock
Average 0–60 6.92sec Across 57 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.70sec 2007 Hennessey SRT600 · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 15.22sec @ 91.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.00sec 1993 Laredo
Across 57 verified production runs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from 3.30 to 10.00 seconds 0–60, with a 6.92-second average. 3 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Overview
Across 59 verified tests spanning 1993 to 2023, the Jeep Grand Cherokee developed from a truck-based gasoline SUV into a lineup that has included gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Early ZJ models ranged from the 190–245 hp era, with the 1993 Laredo needing 10.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the 1998 5.9 Limited V8 cut that to 6.8 seconds. In WJ form, output climbed into the 235–300 hp range, and the 2000 Kenne Bell Unlimited V8 recorded 5.6 seconds, establishing a notably quicker benchmark for the model line.
The WK years expanded engine variety with gasoline and diesel options, from the OM642 diesel to high-output V8s, and factory performance moved sharply with the 2006 SRT8 at 4.5 seconds to 60 mph. WK2 broadened that spread further, from Pentastar and VM Motori diesel versions to the 707-hp supercharged Hellcat 6.2L V8 in the Trackhawk. That 2018 Trackhawk remains the peak, posting the all-time best 3.3-second 0-60 run and a 11.7-second quarter-mile at 116.2 mph.
Today, the WL generation shifts toward efficiency-oriented performance, combining V6 gasoline and 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrains. The current-generation benchmark is the 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV at 5.3 seconds to 60 mph, placing the modern Grand Cherokee well above its earliest baseline while below the Trackhawk-era extreme.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 0–60 Times by Generation: ZJ to WL
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WL | 2021–present | 7.10s | 5.30s — 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV | 15 | The WL generation (2021–present) averaged 7.10 seconds to 60 mph across 15 production tests, led by the 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 290 to 375 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 17.3-kWh, 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 configurations. |
| WK2 | 2011–2021 | 6.50s | 3.30s — 2018 Trackhawk | 21 | The WK2 generation (2011–2021) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 21 production tests, led by the 2018 Trackhawk at 3.30 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 707 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.4L V8 configurations. |
| WK | 2005–2010 | 5.99s | 4.40s — 2009 SRT8 | 9 | The WK generation (2005–2010) averaged 5.99 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2009 SRT8 at 4.40 seconds. Output ranged from 215 to 600 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6.1L Turbo V8, 6.1L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| WJ | 1999–2004 | 7.13s | 6.70s — 2002 Overland V8 | 3 | The WJ generation (1999–2004) averaged 7.13 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2002 Overland V8 at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 300 hp across 4.7L Supercharger V8, 4.7L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| ZJ | 1993–1998 | 8.75s | 6.80s — 1998 5.9 Limited V8 | 8 | The ZJ generation (1993–1998) averaged 8.75 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 1998 5.9 Limited V8 at 6.80 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 245 hp across 4.0L I-6, 5.2L Supercharger V8, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
WL 2021–present
Avg 0–60 7.10s
Fastest 5.30s
Tests 15
2023 Overland 4xe PHEV
The WL generation (2021–present) averaged 7.10 seconds to 60 mph across 15 production tests, led by the 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 290 to 375 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 17.3-kWh, 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 configurations.
WK2 2011–2021
Avg 0–60 6.50s
Fastest 3.30s
Tests 21
2018 Trackhawk
The WK2 generation (2011–2021) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 21 production tests, led by the 2018 Trackhawk at 3.30 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 707 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.4L V8 configurations.
WK 2005–2010
Avg 0–60 5.99s
Fastest 4.40s
Tests 9
2009 SRT8
The WK generation (2005–2010) averaged 5.99 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2009 SRT8 at 4.40 seconds. Output ranged from 215 to 600 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6.1L Turbo V8, 6.1L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
WJ 1999–2004
Avg 0–60 7.13s
Fastest 6.70s
Tests 3
2002 Overland V8
The WJ generation (1999–2004) averaged 7.13 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2002 Overland V8 at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 235 to 300 hp across 4.7L Supercharger V8, 4.7L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
ZJ 1993–1998
Avg 0–60 8.75s
Fastest 6.80s
Tests 8
1998 5.9 Limited V8
The ZJ generation (1993–1998) averaged 8.75 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 1998 5.9 Limited V8 at 6.80 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 245 hp across 4.0L I-6, 5.2L Supercharger V8, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
57 production tests + 3 modified · 22 years ▾
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1 production run Avg 0–60 6.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Production Tests 1
#18
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
6.30sec 0–60
14.90s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 324 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,881 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 25 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 57 production runs
How we verify Jeep Grand Cherokee performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Jeep Grand Cherokee trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Jeep Grand Cherokee performance FAQs
11 questions For 2023, the quickest Grand Cherokee on record is the Overland 4xe PHEV at 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. The 2023 L Limited runs 7.3 seconds, while the 2023 L Overland reaches 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Across all 59 Grand Cherokee tests, the overall average is 6.86 seconds.
The fastest Jeep Grand Cherokee on record is the 2018 Trackhawk, which reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 11.7 seconds at 116.2 mph. That makes the Trackhawk the clear benchmark for straight-line Grand Cherokee performance.
The fastest stock Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2018 Trackhawk at 3.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is also the quickest quarter-mile Grand Cherokee on record, running 11.7 seconds at 116.2 mph. Since all 59 recorded tests are production vehicles, there is no modified result ahead of it.
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4xe PHEV runs from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 13.9 seconds at 100 mph. With 375 hp and 470 lb-ft, it is the quickest 2023 Grand Cherokee test on record and the fastest example from the current WL generation.
The current WL-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee averages 7.1 seconds from 0-60 mph across 15 tests. The quickest WL on record is the 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV at 5.3 seconds. WL models span 290-375 hp and include both gasoline and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee, sold from 2011 to 2021, averages 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 21 tests. Its quickest version is the 2018 Trackhawk at 3.3 seconds. That makes WK2 the fastest Grand Cherokee generation on record, ahead of the WL generation’s 7.1-second average.
The first-generation ZJ Jeep Grand Cherokee, sold from 1993 to 1998, averages 8.57 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. The quickest ZJ on record is the 1998 5.9 Limited V8 at 6.8 seconds. At the other end, the slowest Grand Cherokee overall is a 1993 Laredo at 10 seconds.
The 2023 Overland 4xe PHEV is much quicker. It reaches 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, while the 2023 L Limited takes 7.3 seconds. That gives the 4xe a 2.0-second advantage to 60 mph. It is also quicker in the quarter-mile, running 13.9 seconds versus 15.6 seconds for the L Limited.
The 2023 Grand Cherokee L Limited is slightly quicker than the 2023 L Overland. The L Limited runs 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds, while the L Overland takes 7.7 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the L Limited posts 15.6 seconds at 90 mph compared with 15.9 seconds at 87.8 mph for the L Overland.
Across nine SRT8 tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 averages 4.72 seconds from 0-60 mph. The quickest SRT8 result on record is 4.4 seconds. That places the SRT8 well ahead of mainstream Grand Cherokee trims, though it still trails the Trackhawk’s 3.3-second best.
Across all 59 Jeep Grand Cherokee tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.16 seconds at 92 mph. The quickest quarter-mile Grand Cherokee on record is the 2018 Trackhawk at 11.7 seconds and 116.2 mph. For the 2023 lineup, the fastest quarter-mile result is 13.9 seconds at 100 mph from the Overland 4xe PHEV.
Sources
Car and Driver
Four Wheeler MT
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jeep Grand Cherokee can do, not a single marketing claim.
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