Jeep Wrangler 2012 vs Mercedes G class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes G class. Due to the lower power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 14.0 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 3 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | 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: | 3.88 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.95 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 79 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 11 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 480 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Wrangler has 6 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 | 13.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 38 000 | 111 200 | |
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