Mercedes G class 1998 vs Jeep Wrangler 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 97 HP more power than Jeep Wrangler, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Jeep Wrangler. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 11.6 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes G class is larger. Mercedes G class is 35 cm longer than the Jeep Wrangler, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 315 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1515 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes G class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes G class (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.1 metres more than that of the Jeep Wrangler, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`750 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`215 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 490 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 12 600 | |
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