Mercedes G class 2000 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes G class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Patrol) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 55 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 80 NM less than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 10.8 | |
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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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | 26 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: | 4.26 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 32 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 605 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 16 200 | |
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