Mercedes E class 1992 vs Mercedes G class 2002
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes E class) 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: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes G class. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 730 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 600'000 km | 480'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.93 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 2 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.8 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): | 2`100 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 38 200 | |
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