Mercedes G class 2012 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 612 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 1000 NM | 544 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 231 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 456 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 17.0 | 15.0 | |
|
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 226 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
|
Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 28 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2250 litres | 2313 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Land Cruiser may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Land Cruiser (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.8 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: | 3`200 kg | 3`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 114 800 | 36 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes G klase has
|
Toyota Land Cruiser has
| |