Mercedes G class 2002 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 46 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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