Mercedes G class 2000 vs Ford Focus 2011

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Mercedes G class
2000 - 2012
Ford Focus
2011 - 2014
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
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: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Mercedes G class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Ford Focus has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mercedes G class is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Focus can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.7 - 5.51.6 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 156 - 500 HP95 - 182 HP
Torque: 300 - 700 NM150 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.6 - 14 seconds8 - 12.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.0 - 17.04.5 - 6.7
Mercedes G class petrol engines consumes on average 9.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Focus. On average, Mercedes G class equipped with diesel engines consume 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.53 m
Width: 1.79 m1.82 m
Height: 1.93 m1.48 m
Mercedes G class is 14 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 45 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 480 litres475 litres
Mercedes G class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus.
Turning diameter: 13.26 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 2.26 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 3`200~ 1`938
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 38 2004000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes G klase has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
Ford Focus has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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