Mercedes G class 2006 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 64 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 20 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.86 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 89 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 238 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2226 litres | |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 572 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 3`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 16 400 | |
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