Mercedes G class 2006 vs Land Rover Defender 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 102 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Land Rover Defender. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 75 litres | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Land Rover Discovery | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 2.08 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller. Mercedes G class is 39 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.5 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`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 200 | |
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