Land Rover Defender 2002 vs Mercedes G class 2006

 
Land Rover Defender
2002 - 2007
Mercedes G class
2006 -
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Double-row timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 122 HP224 HP
Torque: 300 NM540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 17.5 secondsn/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): 10.8no data
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres96 litres
690 km with real consumption710 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 years21 years
Engine spread: Used also on Land Rover DiscoveryInstalled 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: noyes
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 m4.68 m
Width: 1.79 m1.76 m
Height: 2.08 m1.93 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 data480 litres
Turning diameter: 12.8 meters13 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`5003`200
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 27 00037 600
Pros and Cons: Land Rover Defender has
  • lower price
Mercedes G klase has
  • more power
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