Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors (1982 – 1991) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse (1979 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 156 hp against 141 hp. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.3 s against 17.2 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,530 kg against 1,990 kg. At 4,465 mm, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse is 464 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors dates from 1982 – 1991, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse from 1979 – 2001.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Pajero 3 Doors
1982 – 1991
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Klasse
1979 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1991 | 1979 – 2001 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 141 hp | 72 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 201 – 235 Nm | 137 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 – 23.0 s | 17.2 – 25.0 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 159 km/h | 114 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.8 – 13.6 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,001 mm | 4,404 – 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,920 – 1,951 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 – 1,650 kg | 1,990 – 2,190 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.