Land Rover Defender 2002 vs Mercedes G class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Land Rover Defender engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes G class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 96 litres | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Land Rover Discovery | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes G class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 2.08 m | 1.93 m | |
| Land Rover Defender is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Defender is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Defender is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 39 600 | |
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