2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV

To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV and 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV and 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV are equipped with a 5,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV. (530 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz G 550 SUV 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG SUV
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model G G
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5500 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type electric electric
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 377 HP 529 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 530 Nm 759 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.1 seconds 5.4 seconds
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2530 kg 2550 kg
Vehicle Length 4662 mm 4763 mm
Vehicle Width 2055 mm 2055 mm
Vehicle Height 1951 mm 1938 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.6 L/100km 13.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 17.5 L/100km


 

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