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2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.

Specification comparison
Specification2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine
EngineVaries by configuration: 5.0L 8-cylinder, 5.4L 8-cylinder superchargedVaries by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder
Displacement5.0 L to 5.4 L3.5 L to 5.0 L
Cylinders86 to 8
AspirationSuperchargedNot available
Power577 hp (430 kW)Not available
Torque627 lb-ft (850 Nm)Not available
Fuel typeGasolineGasoline
Performance
0–100 km/h4.3 sNot available
Top speed149 mph (240 km/h)Not available
Towing capacity7,716 lb (3,500 kg)Not available
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Gears57
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Dimensions
Length191.9 in (4,873 mm)Not available
Width78.1 in (1,984 mm)Not available
Height77.4 in (1,966 mm)Not available
Wheelbase113.8 in (2,890 mm)Not available
Ground clearance9.5 in (241 mm)Not available
Weight
Curb weight5,644 lb (2,560 kg)Not available
Fuel economy and range
Combined12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
City11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)
Highway13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Capacity
Seats5Not available
Doors5Not available