Mercedes G class 1998 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 215 HP | 202 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 318 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 13 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 18 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 14.2 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 29 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.86 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 57 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 3200 | |
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