Mercedes G class 2006 vs Opel Frontera 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 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: | 224 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Opel Frontera. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 13.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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: | 250 litres | 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`850 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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