Mercedes G class 2000 vs Isuzu Rodeo 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 10 HP more power than Isuzu Rodeo, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Isuzu Rodeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 12.5 | |
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The Isuzu Rodeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Isuzu Rodeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Opel Frontera | |
| 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: | 4.26 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 25 cm shorter than the Isuzu Rodeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 933 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2297 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | no data | |
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