Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

1992–2014 vs 2008–2016 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W461 4,620 mm, Koleos I (HY) 4,520 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: G-Klasa W461 640 l, Koleos I (HY) 450 l.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W461 11.2 l/100 km, Koleos I (HY) 6.6 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W461 70–135 kW, Koleos I (HY) 110–127 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W461 19 items (Worker), Koleos I (HY) 32 items (Expression).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4611992–2014 · 6 engines · Worker, Edition PUR, ProfessionalSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Koleos I (HY)2008–2016 · 4 engines · Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4611992–2014no listings	Renault Koleos I (HY)2008–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,175 mm–4,620 mm	Length4,520 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,930 mm–1,950 mm	Height1,695 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance206 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–640 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,950 kg–2,230 kg	Curb weight1,650 kg–1,740 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–96 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–2014	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power70–135 kW (95–184 hp)	Power110–127 kW (150–173 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · G 280 CDI	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 dCi 150 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · G 280 CDI	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.5 16V 171 4x4
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed191 km/h
Trim levelsWorker · Expression
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Worker	Items in the base trim32 · Expression
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Professional	Items in the top trim43 · Privilège
Equipment · Comfort1 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior7 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Differential Lock	Differential Lock✓	Differential Lock—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 4,620 mm, Renault Koleos I (HY) 4,520 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,690 mm. Boot: 640 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 uses 11.2 l/100 km (G 280 CDI); the most frugal Renault Koleos I (HY) 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 dCi 150 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 or Renault Koleos I (HY)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W461 makes 135 kW (184 hp) (G 280 CDI); the strongest Renault Koleos I (HY) 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 dCi 175 4x4).

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