Mercedes G class 1996 vs Isuzu Trooper 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.1 Diesel | |
| 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: | 177 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 52 HP more power than Isuzu Trooper, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Isuzu Trooper. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.0 | |
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The Isuzu Trooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Isuzu Trooper, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mercedes G class is larger. Mercedes G class is 14 cm longer than the Isuzu Trooper, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 3.4 metres more than that of the Isuzu Trooper, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 200 | 1600 | |
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