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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Mercedes G-Class?

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,133 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly 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 substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 216 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

G-Class

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 clearly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

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

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,086 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries barely more – 775 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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Mercedes G-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

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

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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