Mercedes G class 2000 vs Opel Frontera 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 215 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Frontera. Despite the higher power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 13.0 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Isuzu Rodeo | |
| 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 | 4.27 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1137 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 (kg): | 2`810 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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