Mercedes G class 1993 vs Land Rover Defender 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes G class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Defender) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 48 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, but torque is 65 NM less than Land Rover Defender. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 17.0 | 10.1 | |
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The Land Rover Defender is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 6.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 1035 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| Land Rover Defender 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 2.08 m | |
| Mercedes G class is 76 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.6 metres more than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 13 600 | |
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