Jeep Wrangler 2012 vs Mercedes G class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 285 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 342 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 103 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 188 NM less than Mercedes G class. Due to the lower power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 14.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 16.8 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Wrangler might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jeep Wrangler 2012 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.93 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 33 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 11 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 250 litres | |
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Jeep Wrangler has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Wrangler has 236 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes G class. The Mercedes G class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.31 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 38 000 | 111 800 | |
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