Mercedes G class 2008 vs Renault Koleos 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 53 HP more power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 314 NM more than Renault Koleos. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
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The Renault Koleos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Koleos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes G class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes G class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 31 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Koleos has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 200 litres less trunk space than the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.31 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.29 metres less than that of the Renault Koleos. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 99 400 | 8400 | |
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