Land Rover Range Rover 2017 vs Mercedes G class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Land Rover Range Rover) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Land Rover Range Rover is more dynamic to drive. Land Rover Range Rover engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes G class, but torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes G class. Thanks to more power Land Rover Range Rover reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.2 | |
| Land Rover Range Rover consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the Land Rover Range Rover over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 86 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 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 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.95 m | |
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Land Rover Range Rover is larger, but lower. Land Rover Range Rover is 33 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 31 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Range Rover is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 639 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1943 litres | 2250 litres | |
| Land Rover Range Rover has 159 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes G class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes G class (by 307 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 13.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Range Rover is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Land Rover Range Rover can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`070 kg | 3`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`256 kg | 2`515 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 814 kg | 685 kg | |
| Land Rover Range Rover load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Mercedes G class. Therefore, Land Rover Range Rover is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 95 000 | 114 800 | |
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