Renault 30 (1979 – 1984) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse (1979 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 156 hp against 143 hp. The Renault 30 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 17.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 158 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,990 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
30
1979 – 1984
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse
1979 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1984 | 1979 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 143 hp | 72 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 182 – 219 Nm | 137 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.0 s | 17.2 – 25.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 188 km/h | 114 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 13.4 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,404 – 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,920 – 1,951 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,360 kg | 1,990 – 2,190 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.