Mercedes GL 2009 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GL engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 260 NM more than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 13.5 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GL consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes GL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 810 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) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 700'000 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 Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes GL is larger. Mercedes GL is 28 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GL is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 620 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2300 litres | 1837 litres | |
| The Mercedes GL has a more spacious trunk with any number of seats, both with the rear seats up and down. | |||
| 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`250 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9000 | |
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