Mercedes E class 1989 vs Mercedes G class 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Mercedes E class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes G class is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes G class can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.2 | 2.7 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 220 HP | 156 - 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 310 NM | 300 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 21.7 seconds | 5.6 - 14 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 11.9 | 11.0 - 17.0 | |
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Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 5.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes G class. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.93 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 44 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 13.26 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 2.06 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`826 | ~ 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 38 200 | |
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