Mercedes G class 2008 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW X1, but torque is 190 NM more than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Mercedes G klase 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 39 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.31 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.49 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 111 800 | 10 400 | |
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