Mercedes G class 2006 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 615 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 11 HP less power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| 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: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Lexus LX | |
| 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: | 4.26 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.95 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller. Mercedes G class is 69 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 21 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 238 litres | 701 litres | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 463 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`850 kg | 3`300 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 22 600 | |
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