Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz (1990 – 2000) vs GMC Typhoon (1992 – 1993): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz 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 2,060 kg. At 4,326 mm, the GMC Typhoon is 97 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz. The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz dates from 1990 – 2000, the GMC Typhoon from 1992 – 1993.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse Kurz
1990 – 2000
|
GMC
Typhoon
1992 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1990 – 2000 | 1992 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 94 – 296 hp | 289 hp |
| Torque | 158 – 456 Nm | 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 17.7 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 130 – 190 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 – 16.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,186 – 4,229 mm | 4,326 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,760 mm | 1,732 mm |
| Height | 1,908 – 1,930 mm | 1,524 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,553 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,060 – 2,365 kg | 1,751 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.