Ford Bronco (1978 – 1979) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz (1979 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz is the lighter car, from 1,870 kg against 2,115 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Ford Bronco is 564 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz.
| Specification |
Ford
Bronco
1978 – 1979
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse Kurz
1979 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1979 | 1979 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 158 – 160 hp | 72 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 355 – 375 Nm | 137 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 17.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 114 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 3,955 – 4,016 mm |
| Width | 2,014 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,918 mm | 1,925 – 1,941 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,642 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,115 – 2,140 kg | 1,870 – 1,980 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

