Mercedes G class 2000 vs Isuzu Rodeo 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes G class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Isuzu Rodeo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 224 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 19 HP more power than Isuzu Rodeo, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Isuzu Rodeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes G class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Isuzu Rodeo, which means that by driving the Mercedes G class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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. 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2000 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mercedes G class is 15 cm longer than the Isuzu Rodeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 933 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2297 litres | |
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Isuzu Rodeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes G class has 453 litres less trunk space than the Isuzu Rodeo. This could mean that the Mercedes G class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.26 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 800 | no data | |
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