Mercedes GL 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2006
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes GL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo XC90 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GL is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 2.4 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 - 388 HP | 163 - 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 - 700 NM | 320 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | 7.3 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 - 15.9 | 8.2 - 13.5 | |
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Mercedes GL petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Mercedes GL equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. 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) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
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Mercedes GL is larger. Mercedes GL is 28 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 1837 litres | |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GL has 371 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GL (by 463 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Mercedes GL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`138 | ~ 2`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9000 | |
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