Mercedes GL 2006 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 355 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 12.0 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GL could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`150 | 2`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9800 | |
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