Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors (1996 – 2003) vs Nissan Patrol LWB (1998 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 158 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.7 s against 15.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 184 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 10.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,970 kg against 2,175 kg. At 4,961 mm, the Nissan Patrol LWB is 303 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors dates from 1996 – 2003, the Nissan Patrol LWB from 1998 – 2004.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
V-Class and predecessors
1996 – 2003
|
Nissan
Patrol LWB
1998 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1998 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 174 hp | 129 – 158 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 300 Nm | 252 – 354 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.7 – 20.6 s | 15.4 – 18.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 184 km/h | 155 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 13.8 L/100 km | 10.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,844 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,969 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,015 kg | 2,175 – 2,245 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.