Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

1979–1991 vs 1982–1991 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm, Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W460 11.9 l/100 km, Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W460 53–115 kW, Pajero I (L040) 62–104 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W460 16 items (Standard), Pajero I (L040) 13 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991 · 9 engines · Standard, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991 · 7 engines · Standard, ExceedSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991no listings	Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,175 mm–4,620 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,650 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,680 mm
Height	Height1,930 mm–1,950 mm	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,350 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance205 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–640 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,850 kg–2,050 kg	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–96 l	Fuel tank60 l–92 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1991	Production years1982–1991
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door, Convertible	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines7
Power	Power53–115 kW (72–156 hp)	Power62–104 kW (84–141 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.3–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 250 GD	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 280 GE	Best 0–100 km/h14.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Standard	Items in the base trim13 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · Classic	Items in the top trim19 · Exceed
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior7 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Differential Lock	Differential Lock✓	Differential Lock—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm, Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,850 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 uses 11.9 l/100 km (250 GD); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 TD).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 makes 115 kW (156 hp) (280 GE); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 104 kW (141 hp) (3.0 V6).

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