Mercedes G class 2006 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: | 3.0 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: | 224 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 89 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Renault Trafic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 90 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 250 litres | 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 | 3200 | |
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