Mercedes G class 1993 vs Nissan Patrol 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 113 HP | 158 HP | |
Torque: | 191 NM | 323 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15 seconds | |
Mercedes G class engine produces 45 HP less power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 10.8 | |
The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
Nissan Patrol 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: | 630'000 km | 350'000 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 Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 25 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Patrol might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 4.18 m | 4.44 m | |
Width: | 1.69 m | 1.93 m | |
Height: | 1.91 m | 1.84 m | |
Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 26 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 7 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 308 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1374 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`850 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 28 200 | 9600 | |
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