Mercedes G class 2000 vs Land Rover Defender 2002
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engines: | 2.7 - 5.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.5 (diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel engines. Mercedes G class is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 296 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 560 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 13.2 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 - 16.7 | 10.8 | |
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On average, Mercedes G class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender. 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: | 4.21 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 2.08 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller. Mercedes G class is 39 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.5 metres less than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`810 | ~ 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 200 | |
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