Chevrolet Tahoe 2007 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 324 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 461 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 13.9 | |
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The Chevrolet Tahoe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Tahoe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 Chevrolet Tahoe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Suburban | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, 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. | |||
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 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 11 400 | |
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