Mercedes G class 2002 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 41 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes G class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1137 litres | |
| Mercedes G class has 50 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`850 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`275 kg | 1`565 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 635 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 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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