Mercedes G class
2006 -
Mercedes G 270 2002 CDI | 156 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 320 2000 | 215 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 320 2006 CDI | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 320 2000 CDI Lang 4MATIC | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 400 2000 CDI | 250 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 500 2000 | 296 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 500 2006 | 296 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 500 2008 Lang 4MATIC | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 55 2003 AMG | 354 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 55 2004 AMG Kompressor | 476 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 55 2006 AMG Kompressor | 500 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
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
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 37 600
Pros and Cons:
Land Rover Defender has
Mercedes G klase has
more power more wide spread and longer produced engine
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