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Nissan Interstar vs Mercedes G Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Mercedes G Class?

Nissan Interstar vs Mercedes G Class: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes G Class

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Interstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,635 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class offers a bit more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 69 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

G Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G Class offers clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 784 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is markedly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 732 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class is barely ahead 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 Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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