Mazda 6 2018 vs Mercedes G class 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes G class, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes G class. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 5.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 870 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 6.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes G class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.93 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 66 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 48 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes G class, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | no data | |
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