Land Rover Defender 1996 vs Mercedes G class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 113 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.6 seconds | 24.8 seconds | |
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Land Rover Defender is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Defender engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Mercedes G class. Thanks to more power Land Rover Defender reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 96 litres | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 840 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
| Land Rover Defender is 70 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Defender is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Defender is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Land Rover Defender can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 30 400 | |
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