Mercedes GL 2006 vs BMW X5 2007
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 3.0 - 4.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 - 388 HP | 235 - 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 - 700 NM | 315 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | 6.5 - 8.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 15.9 | 8.1 - 12.0 | |
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Mercedes GL petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Mercedes GL equipped with diesel engines consume 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Mercedes GL is 24 cm longer than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GL is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 1750 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`138 | ~ 2`753 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9800 | |
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