I'm bored at work today and I thought I would post this poll. We have an H2 in the family and we are always debating about which truck would do better offroading. Just curious as to what you guys think.

The specs:
Mercedes Benz G55
Engine:
-5.5l
-349 hp
-387 ft lbs
Drivetrain:
-Straight axles front and rear
-3 locking differentials. Front, center and rear
Curb weight:
-5,540
Clearance:
-8.3"
Approach:
-36 deg
Departure:
-27 deg
Ascend:
-80%
Lateral:
-54%
Fording depth:
-19"

Hummer H2
Engine:
-6.0l
-316 hp
-360 ft lbs
Drivetrain:
-Independent upfront, solid in rear
-TC2
Curb weight:
-6,400
Clearance:
-10.7"
Approach:
-40.8 deg
Departure:
-41.8 deg
Ascend:
-60%
Lateral:
-40%
Fording depth:
-20"

*all specs taken from manufacturers website*

 

Range Rover beats both.

 

The G55 has the advantage with it's 3 locking diffs and dual solid axles, which help keep all four tires on the ground at extreme angles. The G55's tires would have to be replaced with off-road tires, instead of the street-oriented performance tires it has now.

 

H2 looks much better than the G55 IMO
G55 is faster than the H2
I voted for the H2, I might be the only one with that opinion though.

 

.....or else see attached pic...... you only need to fit proper mud tyres to your G55.

 

What kind do you recommend and where will you find these in the US? There's not a lot of 18" choices in the US.

 

I dont think the range rover beats any of them, Lovely car, but performance-wise, it better be seen at the club rather than in the mud.