Mercedes G class 2000 vs Opel Frontera 1998

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Mercedes G class
2000 - 2008
Opel Frontera
1998 - 2004
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Mercedes G class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Opel Frontera has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes G class is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Frontera can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Opel Frontera also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.7 - 5.02.2 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 156 - 296 HP115 - 205 HP
Torque: 300 - 560 NM200 - 290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 - 13.2 seconds10.3 - 15 seconds
In general, Mercedes G class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Frontera. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 - 16.78.3 - 13.0
Mercedes G class petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Frontera. On average, Mercedes G class equipped with diesel engines consume 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 205 mm (8.1 inches)208 mm (8.2 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.27 m
Width: 1.76 m1.79 m
Height: 1.93 m1.69 m
Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher.
Mercedes G class is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 24 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 250 litres320 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1580 litres1137 litres
Mercedes G class has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes G class (by 443 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`810~ 2`329
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): no data2200
Pros and Cons: Mercedes G klase has
  • automatic transmission only
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
Opel Frontera has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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