Jeep Wrangler 2003 vs Mercedes G class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jeep Wrangler) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes G class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 176 NM less than Mercedes G class. Despite less power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 10.9 | |
| Jeep Wrangler consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes G class 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Wrangler can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.93 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller. Jeep Wrangler is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Wrangler has 70 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes G class (by 535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Jeep Wrangler can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`850 | |
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| Average price (€): | 8800 | no data | |
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