Mercedes G class 2002 vs Renault Trafic 2003
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 156 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 21 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Trafic. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 8.6 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Renault Trafic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.97 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller. Mercedes G class is 57 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 3`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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