Isuzu Trooper 1994 vs Mercedes G class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Isuzu Trooper engine produces 12 HP more power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Mercedes G class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 14.0 | |
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The Isuzu Trooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Isuzu Trooper consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the Isuzu Trooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Isuzu Trooper 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: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.55 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.96 m | |
| Isuzu Trooper is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes G class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Isuzu Trooper is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Isuzu Trooper is 3.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Isuzu Trooper can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 30 400 | |
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