Mercedes G class 2012 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes G class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate. Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel. Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 9 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1930 litres | |
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Mercedes G class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes G class has 376 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 2 metres more than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 117 400 | 18 400 | |
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