Mercedes G class 2000 vs Lexus LX 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 152 HP less power than Lexus LX, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Lexus LX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 14.5 | |
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The Lexus LX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 810 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: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 840'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| 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: | 4.26 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.92 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes G class is 73 cm shorter than the Lexus LX, 21 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 238 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 2560 litres | |
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Lexus LX has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 192 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 980 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.5 metres less than that of the Lexus LX, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`810 kg | 3`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`240 kg | 2`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 640 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Lexus LX. Therefore, Lexus LX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 27 200 | |
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