Jeep Wrangler 2002 vs Mercedes G class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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. | |||
| 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: | 143 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 185 NM less than Mercedes G class. Despite less power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class. | |||
| 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 | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | Installed on at least 4 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. Jeep Wrangler might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jeep Wrangler 2002 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Jeep Wrangler 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 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 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| 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 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | no data | |
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