Porsche Macan 2018 vs Mercedes G class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Macan engine produces 136 HP less power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes G class. Due to the lower power, Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 14.9 | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 7.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the Porsche Macan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1125 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Macan 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.95 m | |
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Porsche Macan is larger, but lower. Porsche Macan is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 16 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 33 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1795 litres | no data | |
| Porsche Macan has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes G class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Porsche Macan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 200 | 115 400 | |
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