Mercedes G class 1998 vs Land Rover Range Rover 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.9 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) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 38 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover, but torque is 90 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 11.3 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 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. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 72 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover, 20 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 5800 | |
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