Mercedes G class 2000 vs Porsche Cayenne 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 26 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, but torque is 230 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Despite less power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes G class consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that by driving the Mercedes G class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes G class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2000 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 12 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1770 litres | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 60 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.26 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.86 metres more than that of the Porsche Cayenne, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 39 800 | 6400 | |
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