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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW X4, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW X4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 5.5 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 825 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... 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 |
no data | 1430 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | 37 600 | |
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