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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes G class, but torque is 148 NM less than Mercedes G class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes G class 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: | 440'000 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: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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: | 4.90 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 69 cm longer than the Mercedes G class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 48 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 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): | no data | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | no data | |
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