Mercedes G class 2008 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 4.5 - 5.7 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 - 612 HP | 272 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 - 1000 NM | 460 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.1 seconds | 8.6 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes G class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Land Cruiser. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 - 17.0 | 9.5 - 15.0 | |
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Mercedes G class petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Land Cruiser. On average, Mercedes G class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 226 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 28 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 2313 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes G class has 24 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota Land Cruiser may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Land Cruiser (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`200 | ~ 3`333 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 115 000 | 36 600 | |
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