Mercedes G class 2012 vs BMW X3 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW X3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 870 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X3 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.6 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes G class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 111 800 | 28 600 | |
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