Mercedes G class 1993 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Diesel | 4.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 34 HP less power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.1 l/100km | 12.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Toyota Land Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | 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. 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: | 4.63 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.91 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes G class is 21 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 832 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1368 litres | |
| 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 | 3`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 11 200 | |
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