Mercedes G class 2000 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 70 HP less power than BMW X5, but torque is 120 NM more than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes G class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Mercedes G class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW X5 2003 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.71 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 22 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`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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