2012 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz G and 2012 BMW 550 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 570 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz G | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | G | 550 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2550 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4686 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |