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Mercedes G-Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes G-Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,126 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly more efficient: consuming 20.9 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 216 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 919 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 577 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries moderately more – 715 kg compared to 642 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a solid overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
642 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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