Mercedes G class 2012 vs BMW X4 2018
| 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 X4, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW X4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 840 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 6.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X4 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 9 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 X3, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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 X4 2018 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 X4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 33 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 1430 litres | |
| Mercedes G class has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes G class (by 820 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.5 metres more than that of the BMW X4, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 115 000 | 34 200 | |
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