Mercedes-Benz Big G and Land Rover Defender have always been representatives of hardcore SUVs, and both cars have a very high degree of market recognition. Mercedes-Benz big G needless to say, it is simply a model tailored for the rich, although it has been in a state of price increase for many years, but there are still many people who pay for it. After the land Rover Defender replacement, the product positioning changed from the tool car in the past to a luxury style of hardcore SUV, which also promoted the face-to-face competition between the two cars. So today put the two cars together and see how to choose the right one. Defender vs Mercedes-Benz Big G, one sacrificed the non-bearer body, one sacrificed the power, who to choose?
From the perspective of model price, the Land Rover Defender top 110 V8 model price is 1.618 million yuan, while the price of the G350 is 1.468 million yuan, although there is a gap of more than 100,000, but the Land Rover Defender does not increase the price, and the G350 needs to increase the price, so the actual transaction price of the two cars will not have too much gap.
Appearance comparison
First of all, look at the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, as a model with many years of history, the appearance of the G-Class has not kept pace with the times like other models, but has always maintained a retro square box design. Of course, it is this "non-mainstream" design that makes the G-class have a high degree of recognition, and thus attracts consumers to remember it. Frankly speaking, the G-class can now have such a high premium, on the one hand, because the number is relatively small, on the other hand, the appearance of this square box. Sometimes I really envy the Designers of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and every time they change generations, they don't have to change their appearance, and lie down to take the money.
The new generation of Defenders does not continue to use retro design like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, but retains the classic elements of the previous generation while adding the latest design language of the family. The front face is sturdy and powerful, and the side castle-like body is particularly tall. After the drastic change, the defender has a more modern feel, and consumers are more receptive.
Interior contrast
Entering the car, although it is a G350, it should have all the configurations, and there is no difference compared to the more advanced G500. The dual screen design composed of two 12.3-inch screens gives it a good scientific and technological atmosphere, and the combination of large-area silver trim panels and leather materials is obviously an improvement compared with the previous generation of G-class.
Land Rover Defender is more simple, will have a more hardcore off-road vehicle flavor, the shape is mainly straight, and the fixed screws are deliberately leaked in the handrail and door panel area, which looks more fresh. Of course, as a flagship product, the full LCD instrument and the large-size central control screen will naturally not be absent. Overall, the interiors of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender present two different styles, but both correspond to the characteristics of their respective brands.
Power comparison
Coming to the power ring, there is no doubt that the Land Rover Defender presents an overwhelming advantage, with the 5.0 V8 supercharged engine on the top model that can burst out 525 hp and 625 Nm of peak torque, and the drivetrain matches the 8AT gearbox. The G350 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 258 hp, a peak torque of 370 Nm, and an acceleration time of 8.1 seconds per 100 km/h.
The chassis shows a relatively large difference, Mercedes-Benz G-Class still uses the non-load-bearing body commonly used by hardcore off-road vehicles, which is more comfortable in the face of various outdoor road conditions. At the same time, it is equipped with three mechanical differential locks in front, middle and rear, although the horsepower is much smaller, but the hardware about off-road can not shrink at all.
The new generation of Defender does not use a non-loader body, but Land Rover has developed a new D7x load-bearing frame for it, which is made of a large amount of aluminum alloy material, which is 3 times higher than the traditional non-load-bearing frame, and there is no need to worry about frame deformation.
summary
On the whole, the advantages of the Mercedes-Benz G350 are mainly concentrated on the static level, and the retro shape and luxurious interior will indeed be recognized by more people. However, spending nearly 2 million to buy a weak 2.0T engine is really a bit difficult to accept. On the contrary, although the added value of the Defender is not so high in terms of appearance, the 5.0 V8 engine actually spends the money where it should be spent.