Mercedes G class 2002 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 17.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 56 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 30 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.21 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 5 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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 Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3800 | |
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