Mercedes G class 1998 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes G class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Land Cruiser) 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: | 215 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 343 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 52 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, but torque is 43 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 10.4 | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 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: | 4.63 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes G class is 22 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.9 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`500 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 8400 | |
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