Mercedes G class 2006 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: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 282 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 62 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.87 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: | 250 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 239 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 800 | |
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