Mercedes G class 1993 vs Nissan Patrol 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 363 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 75 HP less power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 171 NM less than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Patrol 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 31 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 9800 | |
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