Mercedes G class 1993 vs Nissan Terrano 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | no data | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 19.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 12 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, but torque is 30 NM less than Nissan Terrano. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 10.1 | |
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The Nissan Terrano is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Terrano 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: | 630'000 km | 530'000 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: | 13 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.81 m | |
| Mercedes G class is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Terrano, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 115 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1900 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Terrano, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | no data | |
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