Chevrolet Suburban 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Suburban) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 324 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Suburban engine produces 100 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.7 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Suburban consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Suburban could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Suburban consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 117 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 227 mm (8.9 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Suburban 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. Note, however, that this Chevrolet Suburban version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Chevrolet Suburban 2006 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Tahoe | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GL 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.65 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.84 m | |
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Chevrolet Suburban is larger. Chevrolet Suburban is 56 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Suburban is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1297 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3890 litres | 2300 litres | |
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Chevrolet Suburban has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Suburban has 677 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Suburban (by 1590 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Suburban is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Chevrolet Suburban can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`266 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 400 | |
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