Mercedes G350 vs Jeep vs NEW & OLD Defender: DRAG RACE!

TL;DR

These four off-road vehicles compete in a drag race, with the new Land Rover Defender, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and Mercedes G-Class taking on an old Land Rover Defender.

Transcript

hi everyone matt watson here from car wow so i'm sat in the new land rover defender and next to me is a jeep wrangler rubicon and next to that is a mercedes g-class next to that is an old land rover defender and we're going to have a drag race because that is really important when comparing these cars not what they like off-road actually i've done ... Read More

Key Insights

• ✊ The Land Rover Defender is more expensive than the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon but has less power and torque.
• ✊ The Mercedes G-Class is the most expensive vehicle but also has the most power and torque.
• 🥶 The old Land Rover Defender is the most affordable option but lacks modern features and has less power than the other vehicles.
• 💨 The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon proved to be the fastest in the drag race, surpassing the other vehicles in acceleration.
• ✊ The Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon offer similar power and torque, but the Jeep has front and rear locking differentials for better off-road capability.
• ❣️ The Mercedes G-Class is the heaviest and most expensive vehicle, but it offers impressive power and torque.
• 🥶 The old Land Rover Defender provides a more affordable option for those interested in a classic off-road vehicle.

Questions & Answers

Q: Which vehicle has the most horsepower and torque?

The Mercedes G-Class has the most horsepower with 286 and the most torque with 600 newton meters.

Q: How does the old Land Rover Defender compare to the new one?

The old Land Rover Defender has less power and torque compared to the new one, and it lacks modern electronic features, but it is more affordable.

Q: Did the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon have a sports mode?

No, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon does not have a dedicated sports mode. It only has a manual mode for the gearbox.

Q: Which vehicle had the best acceleration in the drag race?

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon had the best acceleration and won the drag race.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The new Land Rover Defender features a 2L turbocharged diesel engine, 240 horsepower, and an eight-speed automatic gearbox, with a starting price of £56,000.

• The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has a 2L turbocharged petrol engine, 272 horsepower, and front and rear locking differentials, with a starting price of £45,000.

• The Mercedes G-Class boasts a 2.9L straight-six turbo diesel engine, 286 horsepower, and three locking differentials, with a starting price of £96,000.

• The old Land Rover Defender, from 2014, has a 2.2L turbo diesel engine, 122 horsepower, and a six-speed manual gearbox, with a price of £33,000.