Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

1979–1991 vs 1986–1995 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door/Convertible vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm, Pathfinder WD21 4,365 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: G-Klasa W460 11.9 l/100 km, Pathfinder WD21 12.5 l/100 km.
Power: G-Klasa W460 53–115 kW, Pathfinder WD21 78–113 kW.
Standard equipment: G-Klasa W460 16 items (Standard), Pathfinder WD21 12 items (E).
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Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991 · 9 engines · Standard, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Pathfinder WD211986–1995 · 6 engines · E, XE, SE, LESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W4601979–1991no listings	Nissan Pathfinder WD211986–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,175 mm–4,620 mm	Length4,365 mm
Width	Width1,700 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,930 mm–1,950 mm	Height1,650 mm–1,680 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume320 l–640 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,850 kg–2,050 kg	Curb weight1,700 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–96 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1991	Production years1986–1995
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 engines6
Power	Power53–115 kW (72–156 hp)	Power78–113 kW (106–154 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.4–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 250 GD	Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 2.4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 280 GE	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · E
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Standard	Items in the base trim12 · E
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · Classic	Items in the top trim24 · LE
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black 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 · 1
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Equipment · Safety0 · 1
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

Length: Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 4,620 mm, Nissan Pathfinder WD21 4,365 mm (a 255 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,650 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 uses 11.9 l/100 km (250 GD); the most frugal Nissan Pathfinder WD21 12.5 l/100 km (2.4).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 or Nissan Pathfinder WD21?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz G-Klasa W460 makes 115 kW (156 hp) (280 GE); the strongest Nissan Pathfinder WD21 113 kW (154 hp) (3.0 V6).

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