Mercedes G class 2000 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 13.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes G class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes G class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 700 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Toyota Land Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.68 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes G class is 21 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.2 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 (kg): | 3`200 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 800 | 9400 | |
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