Mercedes G class 1996 vs Nissan Patrol 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 363 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 7 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 33 NM less than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 9.2 | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Patrol 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: | 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: | 8 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.32 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 12 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`860 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 9800 | |
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