2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet. (300 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 320 Cabriolet | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMKompressor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 96 L |
