2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (500 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 335 | G |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 96 L |
