Jeep Wrangler 1996 vs Mercedes G class 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 118 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 97 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Mercedes G class. Due to the lower power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 15.3 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
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: | 19 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.93 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller. Jeep Wrangler is 35 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1515 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Wrangler has 65 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 65 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): | 1`925 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 28 200 | |
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