Mercedes G class 2012 vs Land Rover Range Rover 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 375 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 13 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Land Rover Range Rover engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 2.03 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 30 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover, 27 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Land Rover Range Rover scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | 13 800 | |
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