Mercedes G class 1993 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 12 HP less power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 101 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 12.4 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero 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 | 520'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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. Mercedes G class 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes G class is 52 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 4800 | |
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