Mercedes G class 1998 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.8 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. | |||
| 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: | 215 HP | 91 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 124 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| 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 | 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: | 10 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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: | 4.63 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 2.07 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller. Mercedes G class is 37 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.3 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 12 000 | |
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