Mercedes G class 2012 vs Mercedes G class 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class 2012 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes G class 1996, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Mercedes G class 1996. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 12.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes G class 2012 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class 1996, which means that by driving the Mercedes G class 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes G class 2012 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 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 | 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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 2012 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.93 m | |
| Mercedes G class 2012 is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes G class 1996, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes G class 2012 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class 2012 is 2.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes G class 1996, which means Mercedes G class 2012 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | 28 200 | |
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