Mercedes G class 1998 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes G class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 640 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 60 HP less power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 340 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 11.1 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 227 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover Sport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.76 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 56 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 960 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 2013 litres | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 710 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Range Rover Sport (by 433 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`750 kg | 3`175 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`215 kg | 2`675 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 5000 | |
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