A gas grill is the most common kind of grill sold these days. It offers good flavor, versatility and convenience. Most gas grills require a fairly good amount of space and can not be used too close to any structure. If you don't have a large area then you probably can't use a gas grill. Gas grills can have side burners, rotisserie kits, multiple burners and a whole bunch of features.
Charcoal and gas grills usually cost around the same in the long run. It is more expensive to buy a gas grill, but charcoal to use in a charcoal grill is much more expensive than gas to use in a gas grill.
One of the primary reasons people choose a charcoal grill over a gas grill is because they can use different types of wood chips or charcoal to help flavor their meat.
Charcoal grills are nice to have. Some advantages is that you can purchase different kinds of flavored charcoal for the grill. Also a small portable charcoal grill is ideal for camping.
charcoal grill are much more inexpensive than gas grills. They give food a stronger smoky flavor. But gas grills are very easy to start compared to charcoal grills.
Many say that the benefits of a barbecue charcoal grill would be the true barbecue flavor that you get from a charcoal grill. Some people prefer a gas grill over a charcoal grill strictly for the convenience, but a charcoal grill will give you a great barbecue flavor when you cook your foods on it.
Charcoal is not safe to use on a gas grill. The grill was not designed for the heat and contact with the charcoal. It isn't likely to explode, but it may very well fall apart and cause problems.
A gas BBQ grill is easier to use, and is more convenient, but a charcoal grill will give you a smoky flavor, which cannot be achieved by using a gas BBQ. Gas BBQs are also safer than charcoal grills.
Some people say food tastes better if it cooked over charcoal. I think gas is the best because it is easier, you don't have to worry about getting the coals to light.
The benefits of a gas grill over a charcoal grill are minimal if you are a seasoned barbeque'er. However, the gas grill can give you a more even cooking surface on which to cook and the smoke of meat drippings is virtually invisible compared to that of a charcoal. There is the advantage of not having to wait until coals are hot with the gas grill like you would with the charcoal.
A charcoal grill is filled with charcoal pieces called "briquettes," which once set on fire will burn for some time. Gas grills are powered by propane gas, which is stored in a tank and attached to the side of the grill. Cooking with charcoal adds a smokey, charred flavor to meat, while propane gas is flavorless and so provides a cleaner cooking experience.
Determining whether you prefer a traditional charcoal bricquet grill or a gas grill is the first step in determining the right grill for you. Many brands actually make both, with Char-broil being an excellent mid-priced, highly rated grill in either charcoal or gas varieties.
I think a gas grill is better then charcoal, because a gas grill cooks better and faster. It is also really save. A charcoal is bad because it takes a long time to get the fire going, and it is really unsafe for children.