Mercedes G class 2002 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 28 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 870 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 6.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 66 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 48 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 489 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 800 | |
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