Mercedes G class 2012 vs BMW X7 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 129 HP less power than BMW X7, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW X7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.81 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 48 cm shorter than the BMW X7, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2120 litres | |
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Mercedes G class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes G class has 154 litres more trunk space than the BMW X7. The BMW X7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW X7, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 3`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | 85 600 | |
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