Mercedes GL 2012 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 558 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GL 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GL 2012 engine produces 170 HP more power than Mercedes GL 2006, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Mercedes GL 2006. Thanks to more power Mercedes GL 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 13.9 | |
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The Mercedes GL 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL 2012 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL 2006, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GL 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GL 2012 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GL 2006, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL 2012 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 680 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL 2012 has more luggage space (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GL 2012 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL 2006. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`250 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 12 800 | |
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