Mercedes G class 1998 vs Nissan Patrol 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 215 HP | 158 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 323 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 57 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 23 NM less than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 10.8 | |
The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
730 km on highway | 1050 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: | 480'000 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: | 10 years | 25 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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: | 4.23 m | 4.44 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.93 m | |
Height: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 21 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 308 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1374 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 2`850 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 28 200 | 9600 | |
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