Mercedes G class 2000 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | no data | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 331 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 90 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 229 NM more than Nissan Patrol. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 14.3 | |
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The Mercedes G class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that by driving the Mercedes G class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes G class 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: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Nissan Patrol engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 32 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 18 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 17 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`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 16 200 | |
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