GMC Typhoon (1992 – 1993) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Cabriolet (1990 – 2000): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 296 hp against 283 hp. The GMC Typhoon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 9.7 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,751 kg against 2,005 kg. At 4,326 mm, the GMC Typhoon is 51 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Cabriolet. The GMC Typhoon dates from 1992 – 1993, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Cabriolet from 1990 – 2000.
| Specification |
GMC
Typhoon
1992 – 1993
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse Cabriolet
1990 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1993 | 1990 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 289 hp | 94 – 296 hp |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 158 – 456 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 9.7 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | — | 130 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 13.9 – 16.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,326 mm | 4,224 – 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,732 mm | 1,689 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,524 mm | 1,941 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,553 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,751 kg | 2,005 – 2,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.