Chevrolet Colorado 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Colorado) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GL) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 251 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Colorado engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 259 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Colorado consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Colorado could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.26 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.84 m | |
| Chevrolet Colorado is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Colorado is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2300 litres | |
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Chevrolet Colorado has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Colorado has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 11 400 | |
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