Mercedes G class 2008 vs Land Rover Defender 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes G class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Land Rover Defender) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Land Rover Defender is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 176 HP less power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Land Rover Defender. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 750 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) | |
| Mercedes G klase 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.97 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller. Mercedes G class is 11 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 397 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Land Rover Defender has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 147 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Defender. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.31 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.69 metres less than that of the Land Rover Defender, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Land Rover Defender scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 111 800 | 67 200 | |
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