Mercedes G class 1998 vs Nissan Terrano 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | no data | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 19.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 114 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Nissan Terrano. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 10.1 | |
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The Nissan Terrano is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Terrano gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Terrano engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes G class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.81 m | |
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Mercedes G class is larger. Mercedes G class is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Terrano, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes G class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 115 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1900 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Terrano, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | no data | |
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