Mercedes G class 2012 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
|
Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 5 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 | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 10 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. 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. Toyota Land Cruiser 2015 2.8 engine: The 1GD-FTV diesel engine was introduced by Toyota in 2015 to address the shortcomings of the earlier KD series, such as high noise levels, poor performance, low fuel efficiency, environmental concerns, and ... More about Toyota Land Cruiser 2015 2.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.85 m | |
|
Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
|
Toyota Land Cruiser has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 160 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| 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 (€): | 111 200 | 27 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes G klase has
|
Toyota Land Cruiser has
| |