Mercedes G class 2012 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 108 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Stelvio, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 17.0 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 7.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 1185 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 6.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 2 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 45 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.9 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes G class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 115 000 | 34 000 | |
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