Mercedes G class
2006 -
Mercedes G 270 2002 CDI | 156 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 320 2000 | 215 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 320 2006 CDI | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 320 2000 CDI Lang 4MATIC | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 400 2000 CDI | 250 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 500 2000 | 296 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 500 2006 | 296 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 500 2008 Lang 4MATIC | 388 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 55 2003 AMG | 354 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 55 2004 AMG Kompressor | 476 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Mercedes G 55 2006 AMG Kompressor | 500 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Automatic Manual
Engine:
3.0 Diesel 2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:
Timing chain Double-row timing chain
Performance
Power:
224 HP 122 HP
Torque:
540 NM 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds 17.5 seconds
Mercedes G class engine produces 102 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Land Rover Defender.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data 10.8
Fuel tank capacity:
96 litres 75 litres
710 km with real consumption 690 km with real consumption
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)
Engines
Engine production duration:
20 years 5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML Used also on Land Rover Discovery
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.
Mercedes G klase 2006 3.0 engine : A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems.
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m 4.60 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.79 m
Height:
1.93 m 2.08 m
Mercedes G class is 8 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres no data
Turning diameter:
13 meters 12.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Land Rover Defender.
Gross weight (kg):
3`200 3`500
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
no data no data
Average price (€):
38 200 24 000
Pros and Cons:
Mercedes G klase has
more power more wide spread and longer produced engine
Land Rover Defender has
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