Mercedes G class 2008 vs Lexus GX 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 92 HP more power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Lexus GX. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 12.8 | |
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The Lexus GX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 630'000 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 Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.88 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 14 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 1833 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1833 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1833 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.26 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.66 metres more than that of the Lexus GX, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`948 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 800 | 28 000 | |
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