Mercedes G class 1998 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 236 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 65 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 14.0 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 32 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 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 49 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 4600 | |
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