BMW X7 2018 vs Mercedes G class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X7 engine produces 189 HP more power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes G class. Thanks to more power BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 11.2 | |
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The BMW X7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X7 consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the BMW X7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.95 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger, but lower. BMW X7 is 48 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 24 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2120 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes G class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X7 has 154 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes G class. This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 13.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means BMW X7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`290 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 83 000 | 116 200 | |
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