Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Tahoe) 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: | 461 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 100 HP more power than Mercedes GL, but torque is 49 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 289 mm (11.4 inches) | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Suburban | 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: | 5.13 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.96 m | 1.84 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger. Chevrolet Tahoe is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3084 litres | 2300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Tahoe has 141 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. This could mean that the Chevrolet Tahoe uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 784 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`220 | 3`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 10 200 | |
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