Mercedes G class 2012 vs Lexus RX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 111 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 10.6 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 10 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 446 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes G class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes G class has 34 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 2.2 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 108 400 | 28 000 | |
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