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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| 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 (kg): | 2`850 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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