Mercedes G class 2008 vs BMW X1 2012
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes G class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW X1 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes G class is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X1 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X1 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 - 388 HP | 116 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 - 540 NM | 200 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 8.8 seconds | 6.1 - 11.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 14.7 | 4.5 - 7.9 | |
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Mercedes G class petrol engines consumes on average 7.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, Mercedes G class equipped with diesel engines consume 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 39 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.31 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.49 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`850 | ~ 2`095 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 111 800 | 10 400 | |
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