Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse (1989 – 2000) vs Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors (1989 – 1992): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 215 hp. The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,046 kg against 2,195 kg. At 4,818 mm, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors is 137 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse
1989 – 2000
|
Toyota
Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors
1989 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 2000 | 1989 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 94 – 241 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 158 – 375 Nm | 373 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 18.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 130 – 175 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 – 17.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,636 – 4,681 mm | 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,811 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,935 – 1,963 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,195 – 2,370 kg | 2,046 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.