Chevrolet Tahoe 2014 vs Mercedes GL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 6.2 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 426 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 624 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 176 HP more power than Mercedes GL, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes GL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes GL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1330 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.04 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger. Chevrolet Tahoe is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GL, 11 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 433 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2681 litres | 2300 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mercedes GL has more luggage space (by 247 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 381 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Chevrolet Tahoe can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 400 | 21 200 | |
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