Mercedes G class 2000 vs Opel Frontera 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 - 5.0 | 2.2 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 296 HP | 115 - 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 560 NM | 200 - 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 13.2 seconds | 10.3 - 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 - 16.7 | 8.3 - 13.0 | |
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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 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.69 m | |
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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 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1137 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 meters | 10.6 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: | ~ 2`810 kg | ~ 2`329 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`353 kg | ~ 1`666 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 457 kg | ~ 663 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 45 procentiem less than Opel Frontera. Therefore, Opel Frontera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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