2012 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz G and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G. (207 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 Mercedes-Benz G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz G | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | G | S |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4686 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |