Mercedes G class 1993 vs Land Rover Defender 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 9 HP less power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Land Rover Defender. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 10.1 | |
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The Land Rover Defender is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes G class 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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. | |||
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): | 2`500 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 13 600 | |
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