Mercedes G class 2000 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 13.0 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
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`810 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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